Engineering, Associate of Science in Engineering

Engineer Your Path to Success

Everything is engineered. Every building, bridge, highway, pipeline, vehicle, toy, computer, athletic shoe – every manmade object is taken from idea to reality by engineers. San Jacinto College offers an Associate of Science in Engineering (ASE) degree designed to transfer to Texas public universities that includes courses in physics, chemistry, math, and engineering. 

With this foundation, you’ll shape the future of space travel or develop our next great energy source. You may secure the world’s supply of fresh water or build the next Olympic stadium. An engineering degree gives you unlimited options to pursue ambitious goals and succeed. 

An ASE from San Jacinto College:

  • promotes maximum transferability for students and offers courses based on a particular field of engineering and the institution to which they will transfer;
  • helps students develop skills for the management of natural resources, environmental restoration, and the design, installation, and improvement of integrated systems of business and manufacturing in a variety of fields; and
  • prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer and electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, and more.

Additional Information

San Jacinto College participates in the Voluntary Mechanical Engineering Transfer Compact. The Transfer Compact represents 77 percent of the Texas public universities offering mechanical engineering and 75 percent of the Texas public community or technical colleges offering lower-division engineering courses. The Compact guarantees transfer credit for community college students accepted into university mechanical engineering programs.

In order to transfer to a four-year institution, students must meet any and all entrance requirements of the receiving institution, including grade point averages and/or testing requirements. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared to become engineering professionals working in a wide range of fields such as designing water systems, highways, manufacturing systems, piping systems for chemical plants, bridges, computers, and even toy making. 

Earning Potential  

Chemical engineer: $173,3431

Environmental engineer: $131,6551

Mechanical engineer: $125,8521

Civil engineer: $104,9131

Aerospace engineer: 133,1151

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Source: www.texaswages.com annual median salary after earning a bachelor's degree, Gulf Coast region, 2021

Campuses

Central Campus

Generation Park Campus

North Campus

South Campus 

The Associate of Science in Engineering (ASE) is a collegiate degree approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to an engineering degree. The ASE, as defined by THECB, is fully transferrable to Texas public universities that participate in the Tuning In Texas articulation agreement (transfer compact).

The College recommends students seek the advice of an educational planner and an engineering faculty member or Department Chair. Students who complete the ASE will be required to meet any and all entrance requirements of the receiving institution, including grade point averages and/or testing requirements.

Plan of Study (Degree Plan)

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Plan of Study Grid
First TermCredits
MATH 2413 Calculus I (020) 4
CHEM 1311
CHEM 1111
General Chemistry I (lecture)
and General Chemistry I (lab) (030, 090)
4
ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering 2
ENGL 1301 Composition I (010) 3
GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
 Credits16
Second Term
MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
PHYS 2325
PHYS 2125
University Physics I (lecture)
and University Physics I (lab) (030, 090)
4
GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
ENGL 1302
Composition II
or Technical and Business Writing
3
Select one of the following: 3
General Chemistry II (lecture)
and General Chemistry II (lab)
Engineering Graphics I
 Credits17
Third Term
MATH 2415 Calculus III 4
PHYS 2326
PHYS 2126
University Physics II (lecture)
and University Physics II (lab) (090)
4
ENGR 2304 Programming for Engineers 3
HIST 1301 United States History I (060) 3
Select one of the following: 3
Engineering Mechanics - Statics
Organic Chemistry I (lecture)
and Organic Chemistry I (lab)
 Credits17
Fourth Term
MATH 2320 Differential Equations 3
ENGR 2305
ENGR 2105
Electrical Circuits I
and Electrical Circuits I Laboratory
4
HIST 1302 United States History II (060) 3
Select one of the following: 3
Organic Chemistry II (lecture)
and Organic Chemistry II (lab)
Engineering Economics
Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics 1
Physical Geology (lecture)
or Technical and Business Writing
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3
 Credits16
 Total Credits66

As with all transfer degrees, students should contact the upper-level institution regarding baccalaureate degree requirements. The educational planners and academic advisors can assist with this.

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Students may choose to take CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II (lecture)/CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (lab) instead of ENGR 2302 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics.

If you do not see your transfer school, please follow the Plan of Study. For more information, contact an Admissions Advisor. Please speak to an advisor at San Jacinto College and the transfer institution to ensure this Transfer Plan is accurate and complete.

Engineering

Transfer Plans

  • ANY UNIV IN STATE COMPACT, Engineering, BSAny University in State CompactFull Time

    ANY UNIV IN STATE COMPACT, Engineering MAP

    For college-ready students seeking a Engineering Science AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to ANY seeking a BS in ANY UNIV IN STATE COMPACT, Engineering.

    Plan of Study Grid
    First Year
    First TermCredits
    MATH 2413 Calculus I 4
    CHEM 1311
    CHEM 1111
    General Chemistry I (lecture)
    and General Chemistry I (lab)
    4
    ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering 2
    ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
    HIST 1301 United States History I 3
     Credits16
    Second Term
    MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
    PHYS 2325
    PHYS 2125
    University Physics I (lecture)
    and University Physics I (lab)
    4
    ENGL 1302
    Composition II
    or Technical and Business Writing
    3
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
    Choose one of the following: 3
    Engineering Graphics I
    Engineering Economics
    Technical and Business Writing 1
    Engineering Mechanics - Statics
    Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
     Credits17
    Second Year
    First Term
    MATH 2415 Calculus III 4
    PHYS 2326
    PHYS 2126
    University Physics II (lecture)
    and University Physics II (lab)
    4
    ENGR 2304 Programming for Engineers 3
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
    Choose one of the 3 SCH options listed in First Year, Second Term. 2 3
     Credits17
    Second Term
    MATH 2320 Differential Equations 3
    MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
    Choose one of the following: 4
    Electrical Circuits I
    and Electrical Circuits I Laboratory
    General Chemistry II (lecture)
    and General Chemistry II (lab)
    Organic Chemistry I (lecture)
    and Organic Chemistry I (lab)
    Choose one of the 3 SCH options listed in the First Year, Second Term. 2 3
     Credits16
     Total Credits66
    1

    This course does not transfer to UHCL.

    2

    Students may choose one of the following 3 SCH courses not taken previously: ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics I; ENGR 2308 Engineering EconomicsENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing; ENGR 2301 Engineering Mechanics - Statics; or ENGR 2302 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics.

  • ANY UNIV IN STATE COMPACT, Engineering, BSAny University in State CompactPart Time

    ANY UNIV IN STATE COMPACT, Engineering MAP

    For college-ready students seeking a Engineering Science AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to ANY seeking a BS in ANY UNIV IN STATE COMPACT, Engineering.

    Plan of Study Grid
    First Year
    First TermCredits
    ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering 2
    ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
    HIST 1301 United States History I 3
     Credits8
    Second Term
    MATH 2413 Calculus I 4
    CHEM 1311
    CHEM 1111
    General Chemistry I (lecture)
    and General Chemistry I (lab)
    4
     Credits8
    Second Year
    First Term
    MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
    PHYS 2325
    PHYS 2125
    University Physics I (lecture)
    and University Physics I (lab)
    4
     Credits8
    Second Term
    PHYS 2326
    PHYS 2126
    University Physics II (lecture)
    and University Physics II (lab)
    4
    ENGL 1302
    Composition II 1
    or Technical and Business Writing
    3
     Credits7
    Third Year
    First Term
    MATH 2415 Calculus III 4
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
    ENGR 2304 Programming for Engineers 3
     Credits10
    Second Term
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
    Choose one of the following 3 SCH options: 3
    Engineering Graphics I
    Engineering Economics
    Technical and Business Writing 2
    Engineering Mechanics - Statics
    Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
    Choose one of the 3 SCH options not previously taken from the list above. 3
     Credits9
    Fourth Year
    First Term
    MATH 2320 Differential Equations 3
    Select from 3 SCH course option in Third Year, Second Term. 3 3
     Credits6
    Second Term
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
    MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3
    Choose one of the following 4 SCH options: 4
    Electrical Circuits I
    and Electrical Circuits I Laboratory
    General Chemistry II (lecture)
    and General Chemistry II (lab)
    Organic Chemistry I (lecture)
    and Organic Chemistry I (lab)
    Organic Chemistry II (lecture)
    and Organic Chemistry II (lab)
    Physical Geology (lecture)
    and Physical Geology (lab)
     Credits10
     Total Credits66
    1

    Make selection based on the receiving institution.

    2

    Select based on intended major and transfer institution.

    3

    Students may choose one of the following 3 SCH courses not taken previously: ENGR 1304 Engineering Graphics I; ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics; ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing; ENGR 2301 Engineering Mechanics - Statics; or ENGR 2302 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics.

  • Lamar, Electrical Engineering, BSLamar UniversityFull Time

    Lamar, Electrical Engineering MAP

    For college-ready students seeking a Engineering Science AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to Lamar seeking a BS in Lamar, Electrical Engineering.

    Plan of Study Grid
    First Year
    First TermCredits
    MATH 2413 Calculus I 4
    CHEM 1311
    CHEM 1111
    General Chemistry I (lecture)
    and General Chemistry I (lab)
    4
    ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering 2
    ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
    HIST 1301 United States History I 3
     Credits16
    Second Term
    MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
    PHYS 2325
    PHYS 2125
    University Physics I (lecture)
    and University Physics I (lab)
    4
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
    ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing 3
    PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics 3
     Credits17
    Second Year
    First Term
    MATH 2415 Calculus III 4
    PHYS 2326
    PHYS 2126
    University Physics II (lecture)
    and University Physics II (lab)
    4
    ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
    MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3
     Credits17
    Second Term
    MATH 2320 Differential Equations 3
    ENGR 2305
    ENGR 2105
    Electrical Circuits I
    and Electrical Circuits I Laboratory
    4
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
    ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
    ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics 3
     Credits16
     Total Credits66
  • Lamar, Electrical Engineering, BSLamar UniversityPart Time

    Lamar, Electrical Engineering MAP

    For college-ready students seeking a Engineering Science AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to Lamar seeking a BS in Lamar, Electrical Engineering.

    Plan of Study Grid
    First Year
    First TermCredits
    MATH 2413 Calculus I 4
    ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering 2
    ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
     Credits9
    Second Term
    CHEM 1311
    CHEM 1111
    General Chemistry I (lecture)
    and General Chemistry I (lab)
    4
    HIST 1301 United States History I 3
     Credits7
    Second Year
    First Term
    MATH 2414 Calculus II 4
    ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing 3
    PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics 3
     Credits10
    Second Term
    PHYS 2325
    PHYS 2125
    University Physics I (lecture)
    and University Physics I (lab)
    4
    HIST 1302 United States History II 3
     Credits7
    Third Year
    First Term
    PHYS 2326
    PHYS 2126
    University Physics II (lecture)
    and University Physics II (lab)
    4
    MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3
     Credits7
    Second Term
    MATH 2415 Calculus III 4
    ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
    GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3
     Credits10
    Fourth Year
    First Term
    MATH 2320 Differential Equations 3
    GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3
    ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
     Credits9
    Second Term
    ENGR 2305
    ENGR 2105
    Electrical Circuits I
    and Electrical Circuits I Laboratory
    4
    ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics 3
     Credits7
     Total Credits66

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