Cerro Coso Community College Engineering- take control of your future

WHY BECOME AN ENGINEER? Make a difference in the world Challenging, interesting work Well-paying career Job security Travel opportunities What motivates you?

WHY BECOME AN ENGINEER? YOU ARE NEEDED! Natural Sciences and Engineering Undergraduate Degrees Source: NSF, 2010

IS ENGINEERING THE RIGHT CAREER FOR YOU? Cerro Coso’s Job Development Specialist  Career assessments, and much more. Exploration web sources: cerrocoso.emsicareercoach.com

CERRO COSO’S ENGINEERING PROGRAM foundation in mathematics and physics needed for transfer to a broad range of engineering programs flexibility to tailor additional course of study to a particular 4- year degree program

CERRO COSO’S ENGINEERING DEGREE Major requirements: ENGR C110 Introduction to Engineering MATH C151 Calculus I MATH C152 Calculus II PHYS C111 Mechanics PHYS C113 Electricity and Magnetism General education requirements: see a counselor.

CERRO COSO’S ENGINEERING ELECTIVES ENGR C120 (Introduction to Materials Science) ENGR C210 (Engineering Mechanics: Statics) CHEM C111 (General Inorganic Chemistry I) DMA C129 (3D Solids Modeling with Solid Works) ENGR C185 (Digital Logic and Design) ENGR C230 (Engineering Circuit Analysis) CSCI C265 (Introductory C++ Programming) PHYS C211 (Waves, Optics and Modern Physics) MATH C251 (Calculus III) MATH C255 (Differential Equations) MATH C257 (Linear Algebra)

CERRO COSO’S ENGINEERING PROGRAM For the working student: Many of our Math Classes can be taken online or onsite. All of our Engineering classes are offered at night. The Physics Series starting Spring 2014 will be at night.

CERRO COSO ENGINEERING PATHWAY FALL SEMESTER 15 units MATH C151 ENGL C101 General Education SPRING SEMESTER units MATH C152 PHYS C111 ENGR C110 Major Elective FALL SEMESTER units PHYS C113 Major Elective General Education SPRING SEMESTER units Major Elective General Education

WHAT TYPE OF STUDENT ARE YOU?  New Student : You have never taken a college course.  Returning to Cerro Coso or credit from other colleges  Student with an associate degree  Student with a bachelors and/or masters degree Regardless of what type of student you are you can pursue our Engineering program!

WHAT TYPE OF STUDENT ARE YOU? Special Situations:  Non Resident – not been a resident of the state of California for a year and a day.  Active duty military and their dependents are treated as California Residents

HOW TO BECOME A CERRO COSO STUDENT Complete the following:  Admissions Application  Placement Test  Orientation  Meet with a counselor

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION Apply Online  Registration Periods  Summer- mid-April  Fall- mid-April  Spring- mid-November

Required to register for English and Math  The placement test is NOT a pass or fail test.  Students can only take the placement exam one time.  Students may prepare for the placement exam by going to PLACEMENT TESTING

 High school transcripts can be used for math placement if the math courses were completed within the last two years with grades of “B” or better.  Transcripts from other colleges may be used to place students in English and math courses OTHER OPTIONS FOR PLACEMENT

MATH PREPARATION DETAILS Calculus 1 is the Math level needed to start the Cerro Coso Engineering Program. If you are not ready for Calculus 1, the preparation courses are MATH C141 (College Algebra) MATH C142 (Trigonometry)

If you are not ready for College level Math, you may need to take some more remedial courses. MATH C020 (Basic Arithmetic Skills) MATH C040 (Pre-Algebra) MATH C050 (Elementary Algebra) MATH C055 (Intermediate Algebra) MATH PREPARATION DETAILS

ORIENTATION Orientation is recommended for new students AND a requirement for priority registration. Orientation will provide incoming students with: a guided tour of the campus  an overview of campus and online resources  an introduction to the Learning Resource Center/Tutoring  meet the counseling staff  a review of student leadership, clubs, and campus activities

COUNSELING Counseling is available to all students before and during enrollment at Cerro Coso

STUDENT EDUCATION PLAN A Student Educational Plan (SEP): develop a plan to complete your degree and/or major requirements in a timely manner help you stay focused avoid taking unnecessary classes Required for priority registration, and if you get financial aid

COST OF PROGRAM Student Enrollment Fee Currently enrollment fees are set by the state for $46.00 per unit. Non-Resident Tuition Non-resident students will be charged $266 per unit. Enrollment fees are due within 10 days of registration. Costs above does not include books, this can be a major expense.

 EOPS-for students with financial need and special educational challenges.  DSPS-for physically, psychologically, and learning disabled, vocational and private rehabilitation clients, as well as economically and academically disadvantaged students.  CARE- additional services for EOPS students who fit into the category of single parent, head of household, and are a cash aid recipient. CERRO COSO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?  Financial aid consists of funds awarded to students to help meet the cost of educational expenses.  Funds may be used to pay for tuition, books and living expenses.

TYPES OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID  SCHOLARSHIPS  GRANTS  WORKSTUDY

FIRST STEP TO GET FINANCIAL AID  Complete the FAFSA ( Free Application for Federal Aid )  On the Web:  To get local help:

VETERAN SERVICES Assists Veteran Students and their dependents. VA Programs include:  Montgomery GI Bill  Post 911 GI Bill  Vocational Rehabilitation  Dependents of Veterans

CERRO COSO’S HONORS PROGRAM For students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Benefits  Transfer agreements with a variety of four-year universities, such as: UCLA, UCI, Chapman University, UC Riverside, San Diego State, to name a few.  Additional scholarship opportunities at four year schools

TRANSFER OPTIONS

WHO OFFERS BACHELOR DEGREES IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: Cal Poly PomonaUC Davis Cal Poly SLOUC Irvine CSU, BakersfieldUCLA CSU, FresnoUC Riverside CSU, FullertonUCSB CSU, Los AngelesUC Santa Cruz CSU, Long BeachUC San Diego CSU, Northridge San Diego State University

WHO OFFERS BACHELOR DEGREES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: Cal Poly PomonaSan Francisco State University Cal Poly San Luis ObispoSan Jose State University CSU, ChicoUC Berkeley CSU, FresnoUC Davis CSU, FullertonUC Irvine CSU, Long BeachUCLA CSU, Los AngelesUC Merced California Maritime AcademyUC Riverside CSU, NorthridgeUC Santa Barbara CSU, SacramentoUC San Diego San Diego State University

THE CLOSEST OPTION: CSU LONG BEACH Degree Completion Programs in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Lancaster.

THE CLOSEST OPTION: CSU LONG BEACH Cerro Coso offer the Lower-Division Prep Calculus Physics Chemistry Engineering General Education

THE CLOSEST OPTION: CSU LONG BEACH Highlights Cohort-based program- guarantee two and half year completion Classes only meet 3 days a week- continue to work High participation in Coops and Internships (80% vs 14% at traditional universities) For more information visit

ONLINE OPTION: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA ABET-accredited degree in mechanical or electrical engineering Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs More information at:

OTHER DEGREE OPTIONS OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT CERRO COSO AA Mathematics AS Computer Science AS or Certificate in Computer Information Systems AS or Certificate Welding Professional Development Classes:  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat)  A+ certification  Security + certification  C++  MATlab- coming soon  CAD

STUDENT SUCCESS COURSES Counseling and Personal Development Courses designed to help increase student success!  COUN C101 – Tools for College Success  PDEV C101 – Becoming a Master Student  PDEV C131 – Making Transfer Easy  PDEV C052 – How to be a Successful Online Student

Counselors are available to:  Assist in selecting a degree program/educational goal  Work with student to develop Student Educational Plan  Assist in selecting classes  Provide career counseling  Provide general assistance in all aspects of the enrollment process and during attendance at Cerro Coso COUNSELING

ACCESS Programs  Additional services available for students with educational, physical, and financial disadvantage  EOPS – Extended Opportunity Program and Services  DSPS – Disabled Student Program and Services  CARE – Cooperative Agencies for Resources in Education

ELIGIBILITY FOR AID Demonstrate Financial Need:  High School Graduate / GED  Be Accepted / Enrolled in program of study.  Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen.  Meet satisfactory academic progress.  Certify you have not defaulted on a student loan or owe a grant repayment.

WHERE TO GET FINANCIAL AID HELP Online Or call

PHI THETA KAPPA The International Honors Society for two-year colleges. Benefits  Scholarships exclusively for Phi Theta Kappa members  Leadership opportunities  Special recognition Eligibility Requirements  Full-time and part-time students are welcome  Must have a 3.5 GPA in 12 or more units  Phi Theta Kappa members must maintain a minimum of 3.25 GPA until graduation