Associate of Science in Computer Engineering
Tacoma Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Tacoma, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,573 / per year *
Application deadline
15 Nov 2024
Earliest start date
01 Apr 2024
* 2022-2023 estimated tuition cost
Introduction
The Associate of Science in Computer Engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Science degree program at a four-year college or university. Entry into many engineering programs is competitive, and students are urged to work closely with TCC advisors and university advisors to ensure all entry requirements are met.
The first two years of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering can be completed at TCC. Students can earn an associate degree to transfer to a Washington state public university.
- Fall 2023 - Application Deadline (Aug 15) and Classes Start (Sep 25)
- Winter 2024 - Application Deadline (Nov 15) and Classes Start (Jan 3)
- Spring 2024 - Application Deadline (Feb 15) and Classes Start (April 1)
Program Outcome
- Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to engineering-related programs
- Design a system, component, program or process to meet desired needs
- Conduct scientific experiments, analyze and interpret the resulting data
- Communicate design ideas and solutions to engineering-related problems or results of scientific experiments effectively
- Use both English and mathematical languages to communicate ideas and solutions
- Function effectively on a team to produce a cohesive and professional work product
Curriculum
While in high school, students should pursue all of the available courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer programming, and physics. Post-high school, students may need to take additional math and science courses to meet requirements.
- Students must complete at least 90 credits for this degree.
- At least 30 credits must be earned at TCC.
- A GPA of 2.0 is required.
- Students must take at least one course from the list of approved multicultural courses.
Basic Requirements (15 credits)
- ENGL& 101
- MATH&151, 152
Humanities and Social Sciences (15 credits)
- Humanities course from approved class list
- Social science course from approved class list - ENGR& 104* recommended.
- Select five additional Humanities or Social Science credits from approved list.
Required Specialization Courses (49 credits)
- CS 142
- CHEM& 161
- PHYS& 221, 222, 223
- MATH& 153
- MATH 220, 238
- ENGR& 204
Additional Specialization Courses (25 credits)
Select five of the following classes as appropriate for the intended major and bachelor's institution.
- BIOL& 222
- CS 143
- ENGL& 235
- ENGR& 104*, 214, 215, 224, ENGR 240
- MATH& 254
- CHEM& 162