Associate in Science, Pre-Engineering Science Transfer (ASPET)
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has collaborated with several colleges and universities to provide a transfer pathway for WCC students seeking a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The full Mechanical Engineering MiTransfer Pathway agreement can be found on the Michigan Transfer Network website. View a list of participating colleges and universities.
Earning an Associate Degree
WCC students must complete all of the following course and degree requirements to earn an Associate in Science. Regular meetings with an advisor are strongly recommended to stay on track for graduation. Please contact our advising center at 734-677-5102 if you need assistance visit Academic Advising and Career Guidance.
Degree Requirements
To complete the Associate in Science Degree and the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) General Education Requirements, these credits should be met according to the following distribution:
- English Composition: ENG 111: Composition I (4 credits)
- Second Course in English Composition or One course in Communication: ENG 226: English Comp. II
- Mathematics: MTH 191 - Calculus I
- Natural Sciences: PHY 211 - Analytical Physics I and CEM 111 - General Chemistry I
- Social Sciences: Two courses from MTA approved list (from two different disciplines)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two courses from MTA approved list (from two different disciplines)
The MTA approved list is located in the WCC Catalog or visit MI Transfer Agreement (MTA).
Major Courses (31 Credits)
The following courses are common transferable courses to Mechanical Engineering programs. Click on the courses to see how they transfer.
- MTH 191: Calculus I (5 credits) (MTA)
- MTH 192: Calculus II (4 credits)
- MTH 293: Calculus III (4 credits)
- MTH 295: Differential Equations (4 credits)
- PHY 211: Analytical Physics I (5 credits) (MTA)
- PHY 222: Analytical Physics II (5 credits)
- CEM 111: General Chemistry I (4 credits) (MTA)
Remaining Associate Degree Requirements
- CEM 122: General Chemistry II (4 credits)
- CPS 141 or CPS 171 (4 credits)
- COM 101 Fundamentals of Speaking (3 credits)