School of Math, Engineering, Computer Science & Game Development

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Engineering

Engineering is the application of mathematics, as well as scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge to invent, innovate, design, build, maintain, research, and improve structures, machines, tools, systems, components, materials, processes, solutions, and organizations.

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Chair
Ashlee Johnson
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Dean
Courtney Doussett
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Instructional Department Specialist
Sue Lafferty
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Instructional Department Specialist
Melissa Olivieri
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Admin. Assistant to the Dean
Martha Ramirez
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Full-Time Faculty
Ashlee Johnson
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Academic Programs in Engineering

The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

School Trailhead for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Suggested Initial Coursework - TRAILHEAD
Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Math & Science - CSU Pathway - MAP
Program Flyer (Pre-Engineering) - INFO
Program Flyer (Engineering Graphics) - INFO
Guaranteed Engineering Transfer Pathway to UC Riverside - INFO

Additional Resources

Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN A) - INFO
California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system - INFO
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C) For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO

Career Options

Career options for students who get a degree in engineering include: computer engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, civil engineer, environmental engineer, geotechnical engineer, architectural engineer and aerospace engineer.

Student Voice

Ceasar Navarro

Ceasar Navarro, an alumnus of Norco College and the STEM Pathways program, transferred to Cal Poly Pomona and is currently in his 6 year as a Mechanical Engineering student.

“I moved from Chicago, Illinois to Riverside, California to pursue my engineering degree,” said Navarro. “I attended several community colleges, but Norco College was where I received the most support.”