Student Pathway 2021−2022 Engineering Civil Transfer Preparation Certificate of Achievement

Engineering – Civil Transfer Preparation – Certificate of Achievement

A student earning this certificate of achievement will have completed the lower division coursework necessary to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering. In addition, a student earning this certificate of achievement will be prepared for engineering internship opportunities.


Program Contact: Christopher Glaves | Program Counselor: Tasha Hutchings

Recommended Pathway

Semester 1:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Math 5A Math Analysis I 5 Major Core - Check with counselor regarding math eligibility
Engineering (ENGR) 10 Introduction to Engineering 2 Major Core
Engr 40 or
Computer Science (CSCI) 40
Programming for Scientists and Engineers or
Programming Concepts and Methodology I
4 Major Core option – CSCI Prerequisite Math 4A; ENGR 40 prerequisite Math 4B
Semester Units: 11
  • Math placement will be determined by reviewing high school transcript or other college transcript
  • Choose Engineering 40 for Fresno State
  • A student ready for MATH 5A will follow this pathway. Students starting at a lower math level (MATH 4A or MATH 4B) will take longer than two years to complete this certificate. They will, however, have the opportunity to complete more of their General Education requirements.

Semester 2:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Math 5B Math Analysis II 4 Major Core
Physics 4A Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4 Major Core
Engr 2 Engineering Graphics 4 Major Core Option
Chemistry 3A or 1A Introductory Chemistry or General Chemistry 4-5 Major Core option
Semester Units: 16-17
  • Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP

Semester 3:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Math 6 Math Analysis III 5 Major Core
Physics 4B Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4 Major Core
Engr 8 Statics 3 Major Core option - Prerequisite or co-requisite of Math 6 and Physics 4A
Semester Units: 11

Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP

Semester 4:

Recommended Courses:
Course Number Course Title Units Advising/Action Notes
Physics 4C Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4 Major Core option; Follow up with counselor; not required at some institutions
Math 17 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 5 Major Core
Engr 6 Electric Circuits Analysis with Lab 4 Major Core option - Prerequisite or co-requisite of Math 17 and Physics 4B
Semester Units: 13
  • Apply for certificate of achievement on webadvisor at the beginning of the semester.

The Certificate of Achievement requires four course from the following: Engr 2, Engr 4, Engr 6, Engr 8, Engr (40 or 5) or CSCI 40, Chem 3A or Chem 1A, Physics 4C

*Student should carefully plan which of these courses to take based on their specific major and intended transfer institution(s). Some transfer institutions will have minimum requirements for transfer that will necessitate choosing more than 4 courses from this section.

*Student should complete the programming course specifically required by his or her transfer institution of choice. The choices are: ENGR 40 Programming for Scientists and Engineers (4 units), ENGR 5 Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB (3 units), and CSCI 40 Programming Concepts and Methodology I (4 units).

*Student should check the minimum chemistry transfer requirements for his or her intended transfer institution.

assist.org – view lower division transfer requirements for the California State Universities (CSU’s) and Universities of California (UC’s)

If you plan to pursue the bachelor’s degree at Fresno State there are additional requirements that can be completed at CCC: Any CSU GE Area B2 Life Science any course, History 11 or 12/12H, Polisci 2/2H, Phil 1, any CSU GE Area D course. Follow up with a counselor to review this information in more detail.

Things to Think About

  • Community Organizations – Internships Career Center Connection
  • Transfer requirements for the CSU’s, UC’s, and Private institutions
  • Recommend involvement in Engineering Club: Advisor Christopher Glaves
  • Utilize the Tutorial Services
  • Follow up with Instructors during office hours
  • It is crucial that the student investigate the transfer requirements for each four-year institution that they plan to apply to for transfer. This plan was developed with CSU Fresno primarily in mind. Other transfer institutions may require modifying the courses in this plan.
  • AP (Advanced Placement) credit can satisfy some course requirements