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Engineering Transfer
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- Jobs Available
- Industries Employing
- Work Environment
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Role Model
"Rewarding careers await women in Engineering. A Bachelor's Degree opens even more doors to higher salaries, advancement opportunities, and great incentives."
~Karen Litwin
Career Information - Local
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Approx. Starting Salary ($/year) | $ 41,000 | Local |
| Average Salary ($/year) | $ 59,100 - $99,200 | National |
| Average Wage at Placement ($/hour) | $ 20.00/hr | Local |
| Placement Rate (%) | 95% | |
| Labor Market | Strong | |
Nature of the Work
Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and commercial applications. Engineers design products, machinery to build those products, factories in which those products are made, and the systems that ensure the quality of the product and efficiency of the workforce and manufacturing process. Engineers design, plan, and supervise the construction of buildings, highways, and transit systems. They develop and implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials, such as petroleum and natural gas. They develop new materials that prove improve the performance of products and help implement advances in technology. They harness the power of the sun, the Earth, atoms, and electricity for use in supplying the nation's power needs, and create millions of products using power. Engineering knowledge is applied to improving many things, including the quality of health care, the safety of food products, and the efficient operation of financial systems.
Career Path
Engineers specializing in several different areas can advance to mid-level and senior managerial level positions.
Specific Jobs Available to Graduates
- Aerospace
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer
- Electrical
- Industrial
- Mechanical
- Mining
- Nuclear
- Petroleum
- Architectural
- Biomedical
Industries Employing Graduates of this Program
- NASA
- Raytheon
- APC
- Motorola
- Bostich
- REWARK
Work Environment
Most engineers work in office buildings, laboratories, or industrial plants. Others may spend time outdoors at construction sites, mines, and oil and gas exploration sites, where they monitor or direct operations or solve onsite problems. Some engineers travel extensively to plants or work sites.
Many engineers work a standard 40-hour week. At times, deadlines or design standards may bring extra pressure to a job. When this happens, engineers may work longer hours and experience considerable stress.
Instructors Speak
"With the advances in technology, the landscape of the job market has changed and the opportunities for women in engineering are increasing."
~Barbara Glicksman --Instructor
Course Information
Course Description
The engineering curriculum has been prepared to enable qualified students, upon successful completion of the two-year program, to transfer to an accredited engineering curriculum at a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor of science degree in one of the fields of engineering. Students who do not wish to transfer on a full-time basis may go directly into employment as an Engineering Associate or choose from a number of other career options.
The program is designed to provide a firm background in basic engineering principles. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in mathematics, the basic sciences and engineering fundamentals, as well as a good portion of liberal arts courses.
A strong background in high school mathematics with a minimum of two years of algebra or the equivalent is required for admission into the Engineering Program.
Students who successfully complete this program receive an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree.
Program Description
The Engineering curriculum has been prepared to enable qualified students, upon successful completion of the two-year program, to transfer to an accredited engineering curriculum at a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor of science degree in one of the fields of engineering.
Program requirements from the catalog:
Engineering Transfer - *PDF file
A strong background in high school mathematics with a minimum of two years in algebra or the equivalent is required for admission into the Engineering Program.
Course Descriptions from the catalog:
ENGR--Engineering - *PDF file - See Available Courses for online versions.
Prerequisites:
Math placement test with a required MATH 1200 or higher placement
Hours Offered:
Day and Evening
Length of Program:
Two years successful completion of the program at CCRI plus two years at a four-year institution. Students who successfully complete CCRI's program receive an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree from the Community College of Rhode Island. Two additional years at a four-year institution will lead to a Bachelor of Science in an Engineering specialty area.
More info, e-mail: rcardin@ccri.edu
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