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Engineering

Design your future

By combining design, mechanics, mathematics, economics, and practicality, engineers across specialties create the structures, plans and systems we all use everyday in our daily life.

Harper College can help you get started in a engineering career. Through courses focused on mathematics, science and technology, you will be well prepared to transfer to a four-year institution to receive your engineering bachelor’s degree, while receiving a high-quality education, close to home.

Start at Harper. Finish at a four-year university.

The Associate in Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in engineering. Speak with your advisor about the best courses to take to meet your academic goals.

• Associate in Engineering Science—Engineering Sample Transfer Plan

Harper also offers institution-specific transfer information to help prepare you to transition to a four-year university. To learn more, visit our Transfer Information page or see your advisor.

Flexible program options

• Engineering Pathways to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Earn guaranteed admission to U of I in your junior year)

Resources

• Catalog Course Descriptions
• Karl G. Henize Observatory
• Physical Sciences Department
• Student Organizations
• Job Placement Resource Center

Next steps

• Request Information
• Attend Explore Engineering
• Attend an Information Session
• Apply

For more information about starting your college education at Harper, please contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.