Students may pursue transfer preparation in the following areas:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
Course selection will vary based on math placement and preparation, but a typical
first semester for engineering students may include:
- Mathematics: Calculus I (MATH 180 / 180H) or appropriate starting math course
- Science: Physics or Chemistry (based on math readiness and major)
- Programming: Introduction to Programming (CMPR 111 – Python recommended)
- General Education course (as appropriate)
- MATH 180 / 180H – Calculus I
- MATH 185 – Calculus II
- MATH 280 – Intermediate Calculus
- MATH 287 – Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- MATH 290 – Linear Algebra
- MATH 295 – Differential Equations
- PHYS 250A – Mechanics
- PHYS 250B – Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 250C – Waves and Modern Physics
- CHEM 200A / 200AH – General Chemistry A
- CHEM 200B – General Chemistry B
- ENGR 200 – Computational Methods using MATLAB
- ENGR 220 – Statics
- ENGR 225 – Dynamics
- ENGR 230 – Network Analysis
- CMPR 111 – Introduction to Programming (Python)
- CMPR 120 – Introduction to Programming (C++)
Students completing this pathway typically transfer to CSU and UC campuses to pursue
degrees in engineering. Common transfer destinations include:
- University of California (UC) campuses
- California State University (CSU) campuses
- Cal Poly universities
- Begin with appropriate math placement (Calculus I or preparatory coursework)
- Meet with a STEM counselor to develop an education plan
- Follow recommended coursework for engineering transfer
Santiago Canyon College offers a range of resources to support student success in
engineering:
- MESA Center
- STAR Center (tutoring services)
- Supplemental Instruction (SI) for PHYS 250A
- Dedicated STEM counseling
- First-time college students planning to transfer into engineering programs
- Students developing strong math and problem-solving skills
- Veterans and returning students pursuing STEM careers