Civil Engineering Associate | Cascadia College

Civil Engineering

Degree:

Associate in Science Track 2, Pre Engineering MRP Other (Mechanical/Civil/Aeronautical/Industrial/ Materials) Science

Area of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Program Length:

107 College-level Credits

Cost:

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Modalities:

Coursework may be completed through a combination of web-enhanced (face-to-face), hybrid, and online modes, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.

Placement:

Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing, and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level. 

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Math Notes:

You will need to consult with an academic advisor after placement to be sure to enroll in a course that is consistent with your planned course of study. 

Math classes through MATH& 163 Calculus 3, plus MATH 208 Linear Algebra and MATH 238 Differential Equations.  Please note MATH 238 is needed for Associate degree, not for transfer admissions. Please speak with an advisor if you have any questions.

Contact:

If you have any questions about this pathway, contact: advising@cascadia.edu

Planning Your Courses: 

Advisors are here for you: Academic Advisors will help you develop the skills to make sound academic decisions. Through advising, Advisors will support you to make connections between academic interests, long-term goals, and career opportunities. Advisors help with educational planning, university transfer options, college application processes, and graduation requirements.

You will have touchpoints with Advisors to ensure you are on track to success. Be sure to connect with the Advising, Career, and Transfer team! 

The Annual Course Planning Guide shows Cascadia’s tentative plan for classes and the quarters in which they are offered. It is intended for planning purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of class offerings. Actual quarterly sections may be changed, added, or removed. Students should use the Searchable Quarterly Class Schedule to see up to date class offerings.

Courses:

0-30 credits

  • CHEM& 161 General Chemistry with Lab I 
  • COLL 101 College Strategies   
  • MATH& 151 Calculus I 
  • MATH& 152 Calculus II   
  • PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I    
    PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II   

30-60 credits

  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I  
  • CHEM& 162 General Chemistry with Lab II   
  • ENGR& 240 Engineering Computations    
  • MATH& 163 Calculus 3 
    MATH 208 Linear Algebra  
  • PHYS& 223 Engineering Physics III  

60-107 credits

  • 150 Diversity, Equity and Power Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)    
  • ECON& 201 Microeconomics or Social Science Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)   
  • ENGL& 235 Technical Writing    
  • ENGR& 214 Statics    
  • ENGR& 215 Dynamics   
  • ENGR& 225 Mechanics of Materials   
  • Humanities Distribution Requirement with EDP Designation (View Choice Classes)   
  • MATH 238 Differential Equations    
  • IT-CS 142 Intermediate Programming 

Choice Classes: Distribution and Elective Requirements - Explore and align your interests. 

The recommended choice classes listed below were thoughtfully chosen to help you gain the necessary skills in this pathway. You are welcome to choose other choice classes outside the recommended list, but consult with an academic advisor to be sure that the classes meet the specific requirements for this pathway.

150 Equity, Diversity, and Power (10 credits)

To meet the Equity, Diversity, and Power completion requirement, you must complete one 150-series EDP course, and at least one additional EDP-designated course for a total of ten (10) credits. EDP courses in the 150-series ground students in the needed cognitive tools and background to critically analyze their position in our increasingly interconnected, complex, and diverse world so they can pursue further study and seek out their careers more intentionally. EDP-designated courses may also apply toward Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, or General Elective distribution requirements as indicated.

Choose one:

  • CMST 150 Multicultural Communication
  • GS 150 Globalization, Culture and Identity
  • HIST 150 Cultural Diversity and Challenges in United States History
  • HUMAN 150 Introduction to Cultural Studies
  • SOC 150 Social Inequality.

Choose one additional course designated in EDP in any distribution area by choosing from the choice classes below or checking the current class schedule for additional EDP designated courses.

Humanities:

Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline.  No more than 5 credits from those courses designated as performance/skills, applied theory, or lecture/studio courses. Only 5 credits of world language at the 100 level may be included.

Recommended:

  • ART& 100 Art Appreciation  
  • ART 110 2-Dimensional Design  
  • ART 120 Introduction to Graphic Design 
  • ART 121 Drawing  
  • ART 122 Drawing II 
  • ARTH 135 Global Perspectives in Art   
  • CMST& 230 Small Group Communication-Leadership Dynamics  
  • CMST 251 Intercultural Communication 
  • DRMA& 101 Introduction to Theatre   
  • ENGL& 111 Introduction to Literature  
  • ENGL& 235 Technical Writing
  • ENGL& 237 Creative Writing II  
  • ENGL& 238 Creative Writing III 
  • MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation 
  • PHIL 102 Ethics and Social Problems 
  • PHIL 220 Global Philosophy 
  • PHIL 260 Business Ethics

Social Sciences:

Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline.

Recommended:

  • ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology   
  • BUS& 101 Introduction to Business  
  • ECON& 201 Microeconomics 
  • GS 101 Introduction to Global Studies  
  • HIST& 126 World Civilizations I 
  • HIST& 127 World Civilizations II 
  • HIST& 128 World Civilizations III  
  • POLS& 101 Introduction to Political Science 
  • PSYC& 100 General Psychology  
  • SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology

Transfer Opportunities: 

Associate in Science – Transfer Track 2 Pre-Engineering Major Related Program (MRP) Other: (Mechanical/Civil/Aeronautical/Industrial/Materials) Science

Cascadia's Associate in Science - Transfer Track 2 Pre- Engineering MRP Major-Related Program (part of the Direct Transfer Agreement) that prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university in a variety of engineering majors. Engineering is a broad field; one course of study will not prepare you for study in all the sub-disciplines in the field. Cascadia therefore offers three different “pathways” of study within the associate in science in engineering.

Local Transfer Opportunities:

Gonzaga University

Seattle University

University of Washington, Seattle

Washington State University, Pullman

View Cascadia’s Transfer Agreements for details of our partnerships with other colleges and universities. 

University admissions requirements may vary – consult with the Career and Transfer Office for transfer assistance to plan your career and future educational goals. 

Career Possibilities

Wide range of possibilities: Development and implementation of infrastructure: roads, bridges, buildings, traffic systems, planning of cities, ports, and other large-scale systems, plumbing and HVAC, wastewater treatment, waste management, etc.

You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online. O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry, and more.

Connect with Cascadia’s Career and Transfer Office for assistance as you go through the process of planning career and future educational goals. 

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