1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Department of Engineering & Design
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM)
Why study Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering is among one of the country’s highest paid occupations and lowest unemployment rates. The current economy thrives on innovation, and mechanical engineers are at the forefront of it, constantly developing not only new and exciting products, but also technologies that improve society and the world. Be part of the future!
Career Opportunities
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest disciplines in engineering. A graduate with a BSME can expect a wide range of options. Mechanical engineers are in high demand in the bio- mechanical field, aeronautics, structural applications, energy transfer, robotics, automation , composite materials, and alternative energy to name only a few. Many of our graduates have started their careers with some of the major companies around the Northwest, such as Boeing and Microsoft. Our graduates currently are employed in a wide range of geographically diverse companies in positions that vary from design engineers to upper management. A degree in Mechanical Engineering will provide innumerable choices of rewarding jobs. EWU’s laboratory-intensive Mechanical Engineering program will prepare you to have a seamless transmission into the workplace, regardless of your career choice.
Program Advisor
319 Computing & Engineering Building
Cheney, WA 99004
Degree Planning Note:
Additional general education requirements, and cultural diversity requirements, as required by the transfer institution, must be met prior to the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
CSTEM Coordinator:
Christy Oliveri
307 Monroe
Sample Careers
Design Engineer
HVAC Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Materials Engineer
Robotics and Automation

2. AS-T2 Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
YAKIMA VALLEY COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (5 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (10 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH& 142 Precaluclus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
PRE-MAJOR REQUIRMENTS (29 credits)
PHYS 211 Engineering Physics I Lecture (3) and
PHYS 221 Engineering Physics I Lab (2)
PHYS 151 General Physics I (4) and
PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab (1)
PHYS 212 Engineering Physics II Lecture (3) and
PHYS 222 Engineering Physics II Lab (2)
PHYS 152 General Physics II (4) and
PHYS 162 Heat and Optics Lab (1)
PHYS 213 Engineering Physics III Lecture (3) and
PHYS 223 Engineering Physics IIII Lab (2)
PHYS 153 General Physics III (4) and
PHYS 163 Instrumentation Lab (1)
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/ Lab I (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5)
MATH 162 Calculus II (5)
APPROVED ELECTIVES (31 credits)
MATH& 153 Calculus III (5)
MATH 163 Calculus III (5)
MATH& 254 Calculus IV (5)
MATH 241 Calculus IV (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
ENGR& 214 Statics (5)
MENG 240 Statics (4)
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of Materials (5)
MENG 241 Strength of Materials (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CHST 112 Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
CMST 280 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 145 Intro to Native American Literature
ENGL 150 Women in Literature
SOC 210: Sociology of Sex & Gender (5)
ENTH 101 American Ethnic Minorities (5)
ENTH 103 Media, Art, & American Ethnicity (5)
ETHS 105 Ethnic Women (3)
ETHS 107 Race & Ethnic Relations (2)
ETHS 120 African American Experience (3)
CHST 210 Art & Culture (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 101 World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 270 History of Latin America
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SPAN 231 Second-Year Spanish for Professional Speaking (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
POLS 100W Contemporary World Problems (5)
HIST 275 History of Mexico (5)