Engineering, Associate of Science
(104 credits)
Engineers use knowledge of science and mathematics to design and manufacture useful products and services. Electrical engineers design systems for generating and storing electrical energy, communications systems such as cell phone networks, and electronic devices. Computer engineers design software and hardware components of computing systems and computer controlled equipment. Mechanical engineers design mechanical and thermal devices such as turbines in power plants, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, and medical devices. Civil engineers design buildings, water supply and waste water treatment facilities, and roads and bridges.
The entry-level education required for employment as an engineer is a bachelor’s degree. Students can begin their engineering education at SKC while benefitting from small class sizes and complete the last two years of the bachelor’s degree at another college or university such as at Montana State University or Montana Tech.
Career Opportunities
Engineers have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of industries and work environments throughout the United States. Employers of engineers include tribally-owned engineering and technology businesses, other private sector businesses, and government agencies. The salary for engineers in the U.S. is high compared to most professions. In 2015 the median salary of electrical engineers was $95,230.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of the A.S. in Engineering degree, the graduate will:
- know how to apply the engineering design process;
- demonstrate the ability to apply analytic, laboratory, and computer-based tools;
- be able to communicate their work in written, oral, and graphical formats.
Students who are ready for calculus upon admission may complete the A.S. in Engineering degree in two years. The following degree plan is for students interested in electrical or computer engineering. Students interested in another area of engineering such as mechanical or civil engineering should meet with their advisor to develop their degree plan.
Curriculum for students ready for Calculus
Fall (First Year)
Winter (First Year)
Spring (First Year)
Fall (Second Year)
| ENGG 207 | Engineering Laboratory IV | 2 |
| MATH 235 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
ELECTIVE
| NAS-FAH/NASL (List A) | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| EXPR-ART-OPEN (List B) | 3 |
| CSCD 218 | Programming I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Winter (Second Year)
| ENGG 208 | Engineering Laboratory V | 2 |
| ENGG 241 | Circuit Analysis I | 5 |
ELECTIVE
| SS-INTRO (List C) | 5 |
| MATH 231 | Differential Equations | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring (Second Year)
| CSCD 220 | Programming II | 4 |
| ENGG 209 | Engineering Laboratory VI | 2 |
| ENGG 242 | Circuit Analysis II | 5 |
ELECTIVE
| NAS-OPEN | 3 |
| ENGG 244 | Digital Logic Circuits | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Total Credit Hours: 104
Curriculum for students ready for Pre-calculus
Students who are not ready for calculus upon admission will likely require three years to complete the A.S. in Engineering degree. The following degree plan is for students interested in electrical or computer engineering. Students interested in another area of engineering such as mechanical or civil engineering should meet with their advisor to develop their degree plan.
Fall (First Year)
Winter (First Year)
| ENGG 108 | Engineering Laboratory II | 2 |
| ENGL 202 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 108 | Adv. Functions & Modeling | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| SS-INTRO (List C) | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring (First Year)
| ENGG 109 | Engineering Laboratory III | 2 |
| MATH 109 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| SPCH 100 | Basic Communications | 3 |
ELECTIVE
| EXPR-ART-OPEN (List B) | 3 |
| | |
| HMNT 101 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| OR | |
| PHIL 100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| OR | |
| ENGL 210 | World Literature | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fall (Second Year)
Winter (Second Year)
Spring (Second Year)
| ENGG 209 | Engineering Laboratory VI | 2 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus III | 5 |
| PHYS 205 | College Physics III | 5 |
ELECTIVE
| NAS-OPEN | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall (Third Year)
| CHEM 150 | Principles of General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 151 | Principles of Gen. Chemistry 1 Lab | 2 |
| MATH 235 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| CSCD 218 | Programming I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Winter (Third Year)
| ENGG 241 | Circuit Analysis I | 5 |
ELECTIVE
| NAS-FAH/NASL (List A) | 3 |
| MATH 231 | Differential Equations | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring (Third Year)
Total Credit Hours: 120