Pre-Engineering Major
Contact Information
Ted Horton
731-424-3520 ext. 247
thorton@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Most careers in the engineering field require a bachelor’s degree or higher so the Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of the bachelor’s degree in a community college setting. Our students work closely with science and math faculty and have ample access to science labs. A variety of career opportunities are available in chemical, electrical, mechanical, biomedical, nuclear and civil engineering.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with a Bachelor’s Degree | Experienced Salary Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $39,390 to $47,710 | $61,390 to $88,600 | 11% |
| Mechanical Engineers | $44,805 to $51,150 | $62,330 to $86,945 | 9% |
| Electrical Engineers | $44,730 to $51,800 | $65,950 to $90,460 | 3% |
Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Accreditation Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure you graduate with your associate’s degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That’s why we have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering degree to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with engineering degrees include:
- Austin Peay State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Tennessee State University
- Tennessee Tech University
- The University of Memphis
Other schools in West Tennessee with engineering degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin and Union University. Students transferring to one of these universities may be required to take additional courses prior to becoming a junior.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics and
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics are recommended
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1910 Calculus I
Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
Major Required Courses
MATH 1920 and 2110 Calculus II and III
PHYS 2110 and 2120 Calculus Based Physics I and II
PHYS 2261 Statics
PHYS 2262 Dynamics
The Associate of Science Pre-Engineering Major requires 64 college level credits. This is a transfer program which was granted an exception to the 60 hour limit requirement reached through Tennessee Board of Regents consensus. The exception was granted due to additional hours needed to adequately cover the necessary learning outcomes in the program. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| MATH 1910 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| First Year | Summer Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL | Literature Course | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 211 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 1920 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 2261 | Statics | 3 |
| PHYS 2110 | Calculus Based Physics I | 4 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 212 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 2110 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 2262 | Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 | Calculus Based Physics II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 |