Program Details
Associate of Science in Engineering
Associate of ScienceBlue Ridge Community College
The Associate of Science in Engineering prepares students with core knowledge and skills needed for entry into baccalaureate schools as an engineering major. This program supports the Transfer Virginia common curriculum in engineering, including pathways in general, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, among others. The list of recommended transfer majors that fall under this award is not exclusive, and students should carefully consider the requirements to their intended four-year institution to determine if the A.S. Engineering provides the most appropriate plan of study. Students are strongly encouraged to consult an academic advisor and review transfer options using the Transfer Virginia Portal at https://www.transfervirginia.org/.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Credit Requirements

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | SDV 100, College Success Skills, will be granted to all students who have completed an associate degree or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/ |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/ |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-prior-learning/ |
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College Level Information

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Where Can This Degree Transfer

| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Central Virginia Community College | AS in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Danville Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Engineering, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering Degree Computer Science Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering Degree Engineering Construction Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Science Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Science, Major in Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Bioengineering, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Computer Engineering, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Cyber Security Engineering, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Electrical Engineering, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Mechanical Engineering, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Systems and Industrial Engineering, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Civil Engineering-BSCE | Bachelor | BS in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Electrical Engineering-BSEE | Bachelor | BS in Electrical Eng. | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Computer Engineering-BSCOME | Bachelor | BS in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Civil Engineering Tech-BSET | Bachelor | BS in Engineering Tech | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Mechanical Eng Technology-BSET | Bachelor | BS in Engineering Tech | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Electrical Engn Tech-BSET | Bachelor | BS in Engineering Tech | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Mechanical Engineering-BSME | Bachelor | BS in Mechanical Eng | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Modeling & Simulation-BSCOME | Bachelor | BS in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Manufacturing Engn Tech-BSET | Bachelor | BS in Engineering Tech | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Engineering - BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Germanna Community College | Associate in Science Degree in Engineering | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Emory & Henry University | Engineering Science (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Engineering (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Aerospace Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Applied Electromagnetics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biological Systems Engr in Biological Systems Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biomedical Engineering in Biomedical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Chip-Scale Integration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Civil Engineering in Civil Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Computer Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Engineering and Management | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Safety Leadership | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Controls, Robotics & Autonomy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Biological Systems Engr in Ecological Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Energy & Power Electronics Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Civil Engineering in Environmental Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Industrial & Systems Eng in Industrial and Systems Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Machine Learning | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Materials Sci & Engr in Materials Science and Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Micro/Nano Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mining Engineering in Mining Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Networking & Cybersecurity | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Ocean Engineering | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Packaging Systems/Design in Packaging Systems and Design | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Packaging Systems and Design | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics and Mechatronics | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Computer Engineering in Software Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Electrical Engineering in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 11-9041.00 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. | Management Occupations |
| 11-9041.01 | Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential. | Management Occupations |
| 17-2199.03 | Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 25-1032.00 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 17-2199.00 | Engineers, All Other | All engineers not listed separately. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-2199.05 | Mechatronics Engineers | Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-2199.06 | Microsystems Engineers | Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-2199.09 | Nanosystems Engineers | Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-2199.07 | Photonics Engineers | Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-2199.08 | Robotics Engineers | Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-2199.11 | Solar Energy Systems Engineers | Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-2199.10 | Wind Energy Engineers | Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
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