Program Overview

San Jose State University Articulation Agreement

The San Jose State University (SJSU) articulation agreement outlines the requirements for students transferring from San Jose City College to SJSU. The agreement is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for students and ensure that they are well-prepared for their chosen major.

BS - Engineering Technology

The BS in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Manufacturing Systems is a comprehensive program that prepares students for careers in engineering technology. The program requires students to complete a series of lower division courses prior to transferring to SJSU.

Lower Division Course Requirements

The following courses are required for the BS in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Manufacturing Systems:

• Second Course in English Composition:
  • ENGL 002: Critical Thinking and Writing
  • ENGL 001B: Argument and Analysis
• Preparation for the Major:
  • CHEM 001A: General Chemistry
  • TECH 030: Introduction to Python Programming
  • ENGR 010: Introduction to Engineering
• Physics Sequence:
  • PHYS 002A: Fundamentals of Physics
  • PHYS 002B: Fundamentals of Physics
  • PHYS 050: General Physics I: Mechanics
  • PHYS 051: General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
• Mathematics:
  • MATH 071: Calculus for Business and Aviation
  • MATH 030: Calculus I
  • MATH 071H: Honors Calculus I with Analytic Geometry

Lower Division Requirements of the Major

The following courses are required for the major:

• TECH 060: Introduction to Electronics
• TECH 065: Introduction to Networks
• TECH 020A: Computer-Aided-Graphics
• TECH 025: Introduction to Materials Technology
• TECH 031: Quality Assurance and Control
• TECH 041: Machine Shop Safety
• TECH 045: Sustainable Facilities Design & Planning
• TECH 046: Machine Operation and Management

Business Minor Lower Division Requirements

The following courses are required for the business minor:

• BUS1 020: Financial Accounting
• BUS2 090: Business Statistics
• STAT C1000: Introduction to Statistics

Important Transfer Information

Admission to SJSU is competitive, and students are encouraged to complete as many of the lower division requirements as possible prior to transferring. Students must earn at least 60 transferable semester units, including the CSU four basic skill courses required for CSU admission eligibility.

Transfer Requirements

To transfer to SJSU, students must:

• Complete the lower division major course requirements
• Complete the general education requirements
• Complete a second course in English composition
• Complete the American Institutions requirement
• Complete the graduation requirement in physical education