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Science, Pre-Engineering Concentration, AS


Prepare to transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

What can I do with this concentration?

Academic Options: This program has been designed to match as closely as possible the first two years of an engineering degree^ at any of the Arizona State Universities. Students planning to transfer to another university should meet with an advisor to complete a transfer plan. 

Department/Contact Information: 

Dean: 520-206-2180
Lead Faculty: 520-206-6679 

Program/Major/Concentration Code: AOSASI/ASI1/ENGR

Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-S)


A grade of C or better is required for graduation. Course lists for each General Education category listed below can be found in the Arizona General Education Curriculum-S (AGEC-S) Certificate .

English Composition: 6 Credits


Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Credits


Biological and Physical Sciences: †


Mathematics: †


  • MAT 220  fulfills this requirement.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credits


Other Requirements


AGEC Special Requirements


  • The I, C, and G requirements should be fulfilled by completing appropriate courses in the above categories.

Subtotal: 18 Credits ¥


Engineering Electives: 11-15 ** Credits


Select transfer courses from university requirements for the specific branch of Engineering that you plan to pursue. Consult with Department faculty or use one of the university web sites below for assistance in selecting appropriate courses from the subjects below: BIO, CHM, CIS, ENG, GLG, MAT, or PHY

CHM 151IN  and PHY 210IN  are required for all Engineering majors at the UA. Choose the appropriate CHM or PHY course to meet AGEC-S Biological & Physical Science requirements. Some of the UA Engineering degrees require concurrent enrollment in the 3rd and 4th semesters. See an advisor or major guide to complete the required courses in the appropriate sequence to complete this degree in a timely manner.

Subtotal: 39-43 Credits


Subtotal: 3 Credits


Total Credits as Displayed: 60-64 Credits


† Core or support course(s) fulfill this requirement.
¥ The AGEC requires 35 credits. This subtotal shows the AGEC credits not fulfilled by core or support courses.
^ ASU: https://engineering.asu.edu/advising/; NAU: https://nau.edu/cefns/engineering/; UA
: http://engineering.arizona.edu or see the UA’s Degree Search for specific course information: http://degreesearch.arizona.edu