Engineering

Become a part of the next generation of engineers! Learn the essentials of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)—the cornerstones of a good engineer—while developing strong analytical and critical thinking skills that will support you in solving complex problems and creating solutions at all levels in any organization.

At Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC), you’ll do more than study equations—you’ll learn to create solutions to real-world engineering challenges. Work alongside expert faculty, collaborate with peers in our Engineering Learning Community, and strengthen your skills through engineering tutoring and practical experience.

You’ll apply what you’re learning in math, science, and other core courses through real engineering projects. By the time you complete the program, you’ll have gained design experience comparable to projects tackled in some senior-level university courses—helping ensure you transfer as a well-prepared junior engineering student ready to succeed.

Plus, you’ll benefit from CGCC’s personalized support and affordable tuition that is 75% lower than a public in-state university.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Engineering Program at CGCC

Chandler/Gilbert Community College has a successful and proven engineering program. Our job is to ensure that every student who completes this program and transfers to a university as a junior engineering student is as prepared or better prepared, than his or her new peers who started as freshmen at that university. We are able to complete this mission by providing high quality academics through a variety of unique initiatives:

  • Engineering Learning Community
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Engineering Tutoring
  • Ongoing practice of engineering concepts and design
  • Critical thinking
  • Personal development

We have pioneered a pedagogy termed project-based learning, whereby student teams design and construct real engineering projects in every engineering course they take. By the time they leave at the end of their sophomore year they have done design on a level comparable with some senior design capstone projects.

Prior to instituting this type of learning, we often heard students complain that they didn't see what physics, chemistry and mathematics had to do with becoming an engineer, or why engineers should have to take writing and economics classes. They felt that their early college learning was completely disconnected from their goal of being an engineer.

By instituting real-life design projects into each semester of learning at CGCC, we have eliminated such student concerns and comments.


 

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Engineering Faculty

Front row (seating):
       Henry Wong, Fanny Silvestri, Janna Gallaher, Nichole Neal
Back row (standing):
       Bassam Matar, Kevin Dykeman, Eric Monroe, Nader Shakerin.

Program Contacts

Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Professor Eric Monroe
Phone: 480-857-5193
Email: [email protected]
Professor Nichole Neal
Phone: 480-732-7227
Email: [email protected]
Professor Bassam Matar
Phone: 480-732-7139
Email: [email protected]
Professor Henry Wong
Phone: 480-726-4104
Email: [email protected]
The REACH Program
MCCCD Engineering MAPP

Advisement Transfer Guides

We’re excited to help you achieve your Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), Northern Arizona University (NAU), University of Arizona (UofA), or Grand Canyon University (GCU). Each program requires 120 total credits, and you can transfer up to 64 credits from CGCC toward your degree. Those 64 credits are based on each university's transfer equivalents, not the number of credits you take at CGCC or MCCCD.

For example, if you take Calculus I at CGCC as MAT 220 (4 credits) or MAT 221 (5 credits), ASU will transfer it as 3 credits. Those 3 credits will count toward your 64 transferable credits at ASU.

You can find the required courses for each engineering discipline using the following transfer pathway links: 

If you have any questions or would like academic advising, please contact CGCC’s Academic Advising or any of the engineering faculty members listed on the Engineering website.

Advisement Transfer Guides for ASU (Tempe Campus)

Advisement Transfer Guides for ASU (Polytechnic Campus)

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Build Your Future in Engineering

Our engineering programs are designed to earn you an associate degree while giving you a strong foundation in math, science, and problem-solving and acting as a springboard to earn a bachelor’s degree. You’ll gain hands-on experience in labs, collaborate on projects, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to step confidently into your future studies or career.

Planning to transfer to a university? CGCC makes it easy to continue your education through our extensive network of transfer partners, including Arizona’s public universities and other institutions nationwide.

Discover a Better Way to Do College

We offer more value, opportunity, and support for our students.

Affordable Tuition

We keep tuition low, starting at just $97 per credit hour. Plus, it’s free to enroll.

Resources That Work

From our free services to our flexible learning formats, we empower students at every level.

Scholarships

With 600+ scholarships to apply for, this is one of the best ways to lower your college costs.

Take the Next Step — Start Your Journey Today

Engineering is all about solving problems and shaping the future. CGCC is a smart place to start your path toward making a difference in the lives of others. It’s free to enroll, and you’re already accepted.

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Get started now! Admission is the first step. Next, our team will guide you through the enrollment process, from determining your placement to meeting with an academic advisor and paying your tuition. Semester and flex start classes are available in a variety of learning formats — online, in-person, and hybrid class formats are tailored to meet your learning preferences. 

Let us help you start your journey at Chandler-Gilbert Community College!
 

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