Associate in Engineering AE

We offer several credentials that provide the flexibility you need. Most degree programs last two years and provide the most in-depth study of a particular subject. Diplomas and certificates take less time and are often taken in conjunction with other degree programs. Specialized training is also available for workforce development programs that are completed in less than a year.

Craven Community College has special relationships with upper-level colleges and universities for transfer. These transfer institutions include:

• Four-year institutions in the University of North Carolina System
• Private North Carolina four-year institutions
• Partnership on the Havelock campus for a four-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with a concentration in Mechanical Engineering Systems from NC State

To be eligible to transfer credits under the AE to BSE articulation agreement, a student must earn an AE degree in a North Carolina Community College with a GPA of at least 2.5 and a grade of C or better in all AE courses.

To provide for a smooth transfer, students should consult with both an academic advisor and the potential transfer institution for academic course selection and guidance.

Students who wish to enter the NC State/Craven CC engineering program must first enroll at Craven Community College to complete courses required to transfer to a four-year engineering program. Once completed, students can apply for transfer admission to NC State in Havelock, NC State-Raleigh, ECU, UNC-Charlotte, or NC A&T. To get started, complete a Craven CC online application and then make an appointment to speak with a Craven CC advisor.

If you are ready to start in MAT 271, then you will be enrolled directly into the Associate in Science or Associate in Engineering program and can be ready to transfer in two years. For some engineering disciplines and students on financial aid, it may benefit you to transfer after one year at Craven CC. Make sure you talk with the NC State engineering advisor before the end of your fall semester. Email mspitman@ncsu.edu or call 252-444-8209 for an advising appointment.

If you are not ready for MAT 271, Craven CC is still the place for you. Math is your first priority and at whatever level you are in math, Craven CC offers the courses you need to prepare for MAT 271. A Craven CC advisor can help you develop a plan.

Specific requirements for the four-year engineering degree and transfer requirements can be found on the NC State/Craven CC engineering site and the two-year degree requirements while at Craven CC should follow the Associate of Science or the Associate in Engineering degree’s course of study.

Admission to this program requires that students be high school graduates or have a recognized equivalency.

Before initiating study for an A.E. degree, a student must have achieved a mathematical proficiency, to include MAT 171-Precalculus Algebra and MAT 172-Precalculus Trigonometry. If this is not the case, the student must speak with an advisor in order to choose the proper preparatory courses.

Calculus I is the lowest level math course that will be accepted by the engineering programs for transfer as a math credit. Students who are not calculus-ready will need to take additional math courses.

For degree completion, students are required to successfully complete 42 general education hours and 18 hours of elective credit. Craven Community College has also identified Introduction to Engineering and ACA as required courses. You may learn more about the program of study for the AE degree by reviewing the degree plan or by contacting a Liberal Arts & University Transfer Center Advisor.

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.