Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Science degree at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Cleveland State University (CSU). 

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE AT LCCC

First Year - Fall Semester   
Course 
(Courses in parentheses are CSU equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete  
ENGL 161 College Composition I   
(ENG 100/ENG 101)
3   
MTHM 181 Calculus I   
(MTH 181)
5   
CHMY 171 General Chemistry I and Lab   
(CHM 261/266)
5   
ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering   
(INQ 170)
1   
SDEV 101 Introduction to the LCCC Community   
(INQ 170)
1   
Semester Total15  
First Year - Spring Semester   
Course
(Courses in parentheses are CSU equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete  
ENGL 164 College Composition II with Technical Topics 
(ESC 102)
3   
MTHM 182 Calculus II   
(MTH 182)
5   
PHYC 251 College Physics I   
(PHY 241)
5   
CMPR 166 Introduction to Computer Science 
(CIS 151)
3   
Semester Total16  

 

Second Year - Fall Semester   
Course 
(Courses in parentheses are CSU equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete  
PHYC 252 College Physics II   
(PHY 242)
5   
CMPR 168 Object Oriented Programming   
(CIS 260)
4   
MTHM 280 Linear Algebra   
(MTH 288)
4   
MTHM 270 Discrete Math   
(MTH 220)
3   
OT36 Social & Behavioral Science3   
Semester Total19  
*Please contact the CSU Transfer Center at transfer@csuohio.edu for information on how to register for this course.
Second Year - Spring Semester   
Course
(Courses in parentheses are CSU equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete  
CMPR 268 Data Structures   
(CIS 265)
3   
OT36 Social & Behavioral Science4   
OT36 Arts & Humanities4   
OT36 Arts & Humanities3   
EEC 310 Electric Circuits (UP Express)*3   
Semester Total16  
Total cumulative credits earned at LCCC (60 required)
Associate of Science Degree Awarded
66  

 

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE AT CSU
Third Year - Fall Semester   
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete  
EEC/CIS Technical Elective3   
EEC 313 Electronics I3   
EEC 383 Digital Systems 3   
CIS 340 Systems Programming3   
ESC 250 Differential Equations3   
Semester Total15  
Third Year - Spring Semester   
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete  
CIS 345 Operating Systems3   
CIS 454 Computer Networks3   
EEC 316 Electronics Devices Lab1   
EEC 384 Digital Systems Lab2   
ESC 282 Engineering Economy3   
PHL 215 Technology Ethics3   
Semester Total15  

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester   
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete  
EEC 493 Senior Design I (WAC)2   
EEC/CIS Technical Elective3   
EEC 483 Computer Organization3   
EEC 487 Advanced Digital Systems3   
EEC/CIS Technical Elective3   
ESC 310 Engineering Statistics & Probability3   
Semester Total17  
Fourth Year - Spring Semester   
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete  
EEC 494 Senior Design II3   
EEC 414 Technical Communication (WAC)2   
EEC/CIS Technical Elective3   
EEC/CIS Technical Elective3   
EEC/CIS Technical Elective3   
American Civic Literacy**3   
Semester Total17  
Total cumulative credits earned at CSU64  
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Degree Awarded130  

 

This Transfer Pathway completes the Associate of Science degree, which must total at least 60 semester credits and includes the Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) credits, which are approved LCCC general education requirements. OT36 details can be found at https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/initiatives-upd/ohio-transfer-36       …;
                
Additional Information:                 
Assumptions: college-level readiness in MATH (eligible to register for Calculus I) and ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency (FLD).  

              
*EEC 310 will be taken at CSU. Interested LCCC students should contact Transfer Student Services at transfer@csuohio.edu or https://www.csuohio.edu/transfercenter for information on how to register for CSU coursework.                
                
CSU Requirements:                
Grade restriction: Computer Engineering students are limited to a total of two grades of "D" in EEC and CIS courses, and in any other courses that replace EEC and CIS courses.

                 
Course substitution: MTHM 280 (MTH 288 equivalent) satisfies the MTH 284 requirement for the BSCE Program.                
CSU requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation.  At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at CSU.  At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level.  An overall total of 42 upper division (300/400) level credits are required. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence credits must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements.  Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.        

        
INQ 170 is required for all engineering, technology, and computer science majors, and meets the Core Curriculum requirement for Inquiry Launch. ESC 120 is required in place of INQ 170 in the following cases: (a) transfer students; however, those who have had co-op experience in engineering/computer science and/or have transferred 12 credits of engineering/computer science courses can petition to waive ESC 120;  (b) students who, as freshmen at CSU, started in another major and completed an Inquiry Launch course different from INQ 170; (c) Honors students who take the Honors Inquiry Launch course.  Neither INQ 170 nor ESC 120 is required for transfer students with an Associates of Applied Science degree.                
 

For students who have earned an Associate of Science degree from LCCC, the following general education categories will be considered met:  Inquiry Launch, Finding Your Voice (First Writing), Research & Professional Writing (Second Writing), Quantitative & Formal Reasoning (Math, Statistics, and Logic), American Civic Literacy (see footnote below), Human Culture & Creativity (Arts & Humanities), Global Human Perspectives (Arts & Humanities), Scientific Inquiry (Natural Science), Scientific Investigations (Natural Science Lab), Society & Human Behavior (Social and Behavioral Science), Complexities of a Pluralistic Society (Arta & Humanities or Social and Behavioral Science), and Data & Digital Literacy (Social and Behavioral Science). Students would still be required to take at least two Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) courses (including one in the major) and complete a Capstone Experience in the major.  The WAC and Capstone Experience requirements are typically met with upper-division courses.  Students who do not complete the Associate of Arts degree are responsible for the completion of the entire General Education Requirements at Cleveland State University.

**American Civic Literacy is a mandatory course to receive a Bachelor's degree. If the course is not taken and passed at LCCC, it must be taken and passed at CSU.
               
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Cleveland State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred.  This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract.  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, CSU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.

This map represents one example of how to complete the AS and BS degrees.  Students should work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options.
               

            
                

Updated January 2026    
 

Mailing Address
Transfer Student Services
2398 Euclid Avenue
EC 103
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-5568
transfer@csuohio.edu

Campus Location
Welcome Center
2398 Euclid Avenue
EC 103
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-5568
transfer@csuohio.edu