Major code: 4205 Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division Engineering Technology Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
Articulating to a BS in Civil Engineering with the University of Akron and University of Mount Union
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Experience | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| English Composition & Oral Communication | ||
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| BUS221 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Select one (1) Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| HIS122 | United States History II from 1877 | 3 |
| PHL122 | Ethics | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| CHM141 | General Chemistry I (lab) 1 | 5 |
| CHM142 | General Chemistry II (lab) | 5 |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic | ||
| MTH135 | Precalculus 2 | 5 |
| MTH223 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 3 | 4 |
| MTH224 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Concentration Core | ||
| MTH225 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY221 | General Physics I with Calculus (lab) | 5 |
| MTH227 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| CST121 | Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| DET125 | Basic AutoCAD | 3 |
| MET124 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| MET221 | Advanced Strength of Materials | 2 |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
- 1
Because of the strong emphasis on science in this major, applicants must have successfully completed Chemistry and Biology in high school. Students who did not complete the courses in high school, and those who prefer to refresh their knowledge of the material, should complete the listed pre-requisites.
- 2
A student may take MTH125 College Algebra and MTH130 Trigonometry over two semesters to satisfy this requirement.
- 3
Students who test directly into Analytical Geometry and Calculus I should contact the Math Department Chair for the possibility of receiving credit for Precalculus.
Full-time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| CHM141 | General Chemistry I 1 | 5 |
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| MTH135 | Precalculus 2 | 5 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHL122 | Ethics | 3 |
| Social Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| MTH223 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 3 | 4 |
| CHM142 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MTH224 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| PHY221 | General Physics I with Calculus | 5 |
| MTH225 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| MET124 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| CST121 | Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| DET125 | Basic AutoCAD | 3 |
| BUS221 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| HIS122 | United States History II from 1877 | 3 |
| MET221 | Advanced Strength of Materials | 2 |
| MTH227 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSC121 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSY121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY124 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| SOC121 | Sociology | 3 |
| SOC122 | Society and Technology | 3 |
| SOC123 | Dynamics of the Family | 3 |
| SOC225 | Diversity in American Society | 3 |
The University of Akron
Elective Additional Credit
Bridge courses that can be taken at Stark State College, prior to attending The University of Akron, that apply towards The University of Akron BS Degree:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CET227 | Surveying I | 3 |
| CET228 | Surveying II | 3 |
| COM121 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| ENG221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| ENG231 | College Composition II | 3 |
| PHY222 | General Physics II with Calculus | 5 |
If you plan on taking additional courses at Stark State College beyond this list, we recommend you verify transferability with a University of Akron advisor prior to taking the course. Self-selection of courses and not following the approved degree program could adversely affect graduation, transfer to a 4-year institution, and financial aid. Visit Transferology at http://www.transferology.com to assist in developing a plan for transferring to another college or university. Students should select Ohio Transfer 36 approved and TAG approved courses.
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s degree requirements and course transferability are controlled by the institution to which the student plans to transfer. Contact The University of Akron’s Transfer Student Services Center (330-972-7009) during the first semester to discuss junior year Stark State College Associate of Science pre-engineering transition strategies to The University of Akron’s Engineering BS programs.
University of Mount Union
Summer 2
After completing the Pre-Engineering Program at Stark State College, it is expected that you complete the Thermal Science (2 credits) and Fluid Mechanics I (2 credits) courses at the University of Mount Union to stay on track to complete the BS Degree in four years.
Elective Additional Credit
Bridge courses that can be taken at Stark State College, prior to attending the University of Mount Union, that apply towards the University of Mount Union’s BS Degree:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language I | ||
| Foreign Language II | ||
| PHY222 | General Physics II with Calculus | 5 |
| CET121 | Building Materials And Construction Methods | 3 |
If you plan on taking additional courses at Stark State College beyond this list, we recommend you verify transferability with a University of Mount Union advisor prior to taking the course. Self-selection of courses and not following the approved degree program could adversely affect graduation, transfer to a 4-year institution, and financial aid. Visit Transferology at http://www.transferology.com to assist in developing a plan for transferring to another college or university. Students should select Ohio Transfer 36 approved and TAG approved courses.
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s degree requirements and course transferability are controlled by the institution to which the student plans to transfer. Contact the University of Mount Union’s Transfer Student Services Center number (330-829-8238) during the first semester to discuss junior year Stark State College Associate of Science pre-engineering transition strategies to the University of Mount Union’s Engineering BS programs.
Advising:
You are highly encouraged to contact the Chair of the Department of Engineering at the University of Mount Union during your first year at Stark State for curricular advising to stay on track to graduate with a BS degree in four years. You can reach the Department of Engineering at 330-823-3253.
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Performs scheduling and inspecting for conformance to blueprints and specifications.
- Utilize modern instruments, methods, and techniques (including CAD) to produce, comprehend, and interpret architectural and engineering construction documents and presentations.
- Determine forces and stresses in elementary structural systems.
- Mastery of electrical circuit analysis using theory, simulation, and associated laboratory equipment. Ability to recognize and apply semiconductor power electronic circuits.