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Taking the right classes in the right order is key to succeeding in engineering—and we’re here to help you stay on track. Core courses like Calculus I, Calculus II, and Physics I are prerequisites for many advanced classes, so falling behind in these can significantly delay your progress toward graduation. Planning ahead makes all the difference.

What classes do I need to graduate?

The Associate of Science in Engineering requires 60 credit hours, focused heavily on math, science, and engineering fundamentals. The sample degree maps below show a typical two-year path for each of the engineering fields we offer.

Keep in mind: many courses have prerequisites and are only offered during specific semesters. If your schedule shifts, it may affect your graduation timeline—so planning ahead is key.  

How long is this going to take me?

That depends on your situation, and that’s okay. You can move at the pace that works for you. Some students take one class at a time, while others go full-time and finish faster. We offer courses as often as possible to support different schedules, and it’s not uncommon for students to pause for a semester or two and return when life settles down.

If you’re able to take 15–18 credit hours per semester, have minimal outside obligations, and are ready to start in Precalculus, you can reasonably complete the 1024ÊÓƵ portion of the program in two years.

How are classes offered?

We know many of our students are balancing work, family, and school. That’s why our courses are designed to be flexible without sacrificing the quality or rigor of your education. Here’s a quick guide to the different course formats you might see:

• Face-to-Face (F2F): The classic classroom experience. You’ll meet in person (usually twice a week) and are expected to attend each class session.
• Online: Everything happens online, with few (if any) campus visits. These courses offer flexibility, but also require strong time management and self-motivation.
• Blended: A mix of in-person and online. You’ll spend about half the time in the classroom, and the rest learning independently online.
• Hyflex: The most flexible format. Classes are held in person, but you can choose to attend in the way that works best for you: on campus, on Zoom, or by watching recordings later. Some in-person attendance may still be required for labs, presentations, or group projects. Learn more about Hyflex classes on Professor Sidwell's MAC Talks Podcast Episode on or .

No matter the format, we’re here to help you find a schedule that fits your life and keeps you moving forward.

When are classes offered?

To help you plan, we’ve laid out which courses are typically offered in which semesters and what formats they’re usually available in (F2F, Blended, Online, or Hyflex). Keep in mind that course formats may vary from semester to semester depending on scheduling, instructor availability, and program needs, so use this table as a general guide, not a guarantee. 

We’ve also noted which degree plans each course applies to: ME (Mechanical), CE (Civil), IE (Industrial), ChE (Chemical), BioE (Biomedical), and EE (Electrical). Courses marked with an asterisk aren’t part of 1024ÊÓƵ’s two-year degree plan but are required before transferring into the Tarleton program.

Year 1 Courses

Year 2 Courses

Who do I talk to about setting up my schedule?

If you’ve never taken a class at 1024ÊÓƵ before, start by emailing advising@mclennan.edu. They’ll help you get everything set up, including placement into the right math course and any other essentials.

If you're already an 1024ÊÓƵ student:

• If you haven't taken College Algebra (Math 1314) yet, continue working with advising@mclennan.edu.
• If you're currently enrolled in Math 1314 or higher, you can reach out to the Engineering Department directly at engr@mclennan.edu.

We're here to make sure you're on the right path from the start.

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