The Pre-Engineering pathway prepares students to transfer to WKU, or other institution, and complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
What Is Pre-Engineering?
SKYCTC’s Mathematics & Sciences Division Pre-Engineering Program formalized a partnership with the Engineering Department at Western Kentucky University in 2018.
If you complete all of the courses listed below (with the appropriate grades), you will receive an Associate of Sciences degree from SKYCTC and an engineering degree from WKU.
While we do not have official agreements with all colleges and universities, these courses are typical of Pre-Engineering courses required at most institutions.
To receive an Associate in Sciences degree, students must have at least a 2.0 GPA; however, Engineering students are required to have a grade of “C” or higher in all Mathematics, Sciences, and Engineering courses.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
| Class | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 101 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | 3 |
| COM 181 or COM 252 | 3 |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 | 3 |
| 1 Humanities Course | 3 |
| 1 Social Interaction Course | 3 |
| Class | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAT 175 | 3 |
| MAT 185 | 3 |
| MAT 275 | 3 |
| MAT 285 | 3 |
| PHY 231 | 4 |
| PHY 232 | 4 |
| PHY 241 (lab for PHY 231) | 1 |
| PHY 242 (lab for PHY 232) | 1 |
| CHE 170 | 4 |
| CHE 175 (lab for CHE 170) | 1 |
| Class | Credits |
|---|---|
| ELT 103 | 3 |
| EM 221 | 3 |
| CAD 100 (Civil Engineers Only) | 3 |
| EE 210U (Mechanical and Electrical Only) | 3.5 |
| Class | Credits |
|---|---|
| CIT 105 | 3 |
| CAD 100 | 3 |
| FYE 110 | 3 |
| Class | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYE 110 | 3 |
Courses required for a Civil Engineering degree:
- GEOL 111
- GEOL 113
- CE 160
- CE 161
- CE 303
- CE 305
- CE 310
- CE 316
- CE 332
- CE 342
- CE 353
- CE 370
- CE 371
- CE 382
- CE 384
- CE 410
- CE 411
- CE 412
- CE 461
- EM 303
- ENGR 412
- ENGR 490
- CE Electives (9 credits)
Courses required for a Mechanical Engineering degree:
- EM 303
- EM 313
- ME 180
- ME 200
- ME 220
- ME 240
- ME 241
- ME 300
- ME 310
- ME 325
- ME 330
- ME 332
- ME 333
- ME 344
- ME 347
- ENGR 490
- ENGR 491
- ME Electives (12 credits)
- Math / Science Elective (3 credits)
- Additional Elective (3 credits)
Courses required for an Electrical Engineering degree:
- CS 239
- EE 180
- EE 200
- EE 211
- EE 300
- EE 345
- EE 380
- EE 420
- EE 431
- EE 460
- EE 473
- ENGR 490
- ENGR 491
- STAT 301
- EE Electives (12 credits)
- Math Elective (3 credits)
- Engineering / Science Elective (3 credits)
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Length of Program
Students ready for calculus in the first semester can complete this program in two years. To be calculus-ready, students need to complete a college algebra course with a minimum grade of C or have a high enough placement score to test directly into calculus.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
