Associate in Engineering

Engineers are real world problem-solvers. As builders and designers of machines, systems, and structures, an engineer utilizes their knowledge of math and science to help understand and improve the world around us.

The Associate in Engineering (AE) degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.

The Associate in Engineering degree plan includes required general education and prerequisite courses that are acceptable to all state funded Bachelor of Engineering programs. Students who follow the degree completion plan will meet the entrance requirements at all of the North Carolina public Bachelor of Science Engineering programs. Associate in Engineering graduates may then apply to any of these programs without taking additional and sometimes duplicative courses. Admission to Engineering programs is highly competitive and admission is not guaranteed.

To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the AE to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement, community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Degree & Pathway Completion Plans

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Degrees & Pathways

Where Can I Transfer?

Looking to transfer to a university after you complete your degree at Carteret CC? Associate in Engineering graduates can transfer to Bachelor of Science Engineering programs within the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. Take your pick!