PreEngineering

Whether your career goal is to be an electrical, mechanical, civil, computer or any other engineer the Pre-Engineering program can be a stepping stone on your path to success. This program is designed to prepare you for transfer to baccalaureate engineering degree programs and provides a strong foundation in science, mathematics and engineering, which allows students to take the first two years of an engineering program at Ivy Tech Community College before transferring into a four-year engineering degree. Special emphasis is placed on qualitative and quantitative analytical skills necessary in engineering design and problem solving while working in a cooperative team environment. The program will also focus on the applied aspects of science and engineering. Check out the Ivy Tech Guided Pathway to Success (Ivy Tech GPS) icons to map out your pathway for success.

WHY CHOOSE THE PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM? You cannot make an educated decision about what engineering career to pursue without adequate information. Pre-Engineering program provides you an introduction to study a variety of engineering fields e.g. electrical, mechanical, civil, computer, etc. In addition to vital engineering information, it provides a strong foundation in science and mathematics.

SAMPLE CAREER PATHWAY

DEGREES AVAILABLE Associate of Science. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.


ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN PRE-ENGINEERING (Minimum of 60 credit hours)
The Associate of Science degree prepares you for transfer to a university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in the fundamental areas such as science, mathematics and engineering. The Associate of Science degree in Pre-Engineering transfers to several Indiana public and private colleges and universities. To find out information about your transfer options to public and private universities, contact your academic advisor or the transfer office of your local Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the institution and consult the current catalog and web page of the institution to which you wish to transfer.

LOCATIONS
The Pre-Engineering program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information:

Central Indiana (Indianapolis)

Contact:

Dr. Michael C. Hall
Program Chair
(317) 921-4576
mhall@ivytech.edu

Plans of Study (Transfer to IUPUI)

Lafayette (Crawfordsville, Lafayette)

No information available at this time.

North Central (Elkhart, South Bend, Warsaw)

SOUTH BEND
Contact Shawn Oltz at 574-289-7001, ext. 5386 or soltz@ivytech.edu.

WARSAW
Contact Neal Moss at 574-267-5428, ext. 7443 or pmoss5@ivytech.edu.

Northeast (Fort Wayne)

Contact
Bruce Horne
Program Chair
bhorne@ivytech.edu
260-481-2298

Northwest (East Chicago, Gary, Michigan City, Valparaiso)

Pre-Engineering Program Chair

   Aco Sikoski
   Valpo Campus
   (219)476-4718

Student Academic Plan for Year 2011-12

Southwest (Evansville, Princeton, Tell City)

Pre-Engineering Program Summary

For more information, please contact Brad Kicklighter, P.E., Program Chair, at (812) 429-1407