Associate in Engineering Science
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Contact
- Division of Career & Technical Education
- (815) 921-3203
- [email protected]
- Main Campus - Woodward Technology Center
About the Degree
The Associate in Engineering Science Degree is designed to provide graduates with transfer credits to a baccalaureate engineering degree program. Students who are unsure of a major in engineering may wish to pursue an Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree. Although students completing an A.S. Degree can complete all of the general education requirements at Rock Valley College, they may be required by the program prerequisites at the transfer school to take three years to complete the baccalaureate engineering program.
What can I do with this degree?
The degree supports A.E.S. graduates’ ability to complete a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree depending in large part on the requirements of the four-year institution. The student should identify his/her engineering major and target institution as soon as possible.
Program Pathways
Students should meet with an Academic Advisor to develop a clear pathway leading to a seamless transfer experience or transition to the workforce. For additional possibilities that may require an advanced degree or certification, make an appointment with an Academic Advisor.
The completion of the AES degree does not fulfill all general requirements of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education Core Curriculum. Consequently, students must complete the remainder of their general education requirements at the institution to which they transfer. Given the rigor associated with most four-year engineering programs, this program helps to provide students with more balanced semester course loads during their junior and senior years.
Students who would like to transfer to a four-year college or university are strongly encouraged to visit Academic Advising. Sample transfer guides can be obtained through the Advising office.