Recommended Transfer Programs

As a future engineer or technologist, your career will likely involve one of the following key areas:

  1. Designing Products Using CAD: Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed product designs.
  2. Manufacturing Products: Develop efficient manufacturing processes and oversee production.
  3. Supervising Manufacturing/Production Crews: Manage teams to ensure smooth and efficient production operations.
  4. Planning, Scheduling, and Purchasing: Coordinate production schedules, manage supply chains, and handle procurement.
  5. Quality Control: Ensure products meet quality standards through rigorous testing and inspection.

These roles require practical, hands-on skills rather than high-level mathematics or theoretical mechanics. To help you prepare for these careers, we recommend the following transfer programs that emphasize practical skills with minimal theoretical math and classes:

National University
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Design Engineering Technology
Learn more about the program at National University 

Cal State LA
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Learn more about the program at Cal State LA

Cal State Long Beach
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
Learn more about the program at Cal State Long Beach

Cal State San Bernardino
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
Learn more about the program at Cal State San Bernardino

Cal State Long Beach
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Learn more about the program at Cal State Long Beach

Southern California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Learn more about the program at Southern California Institute of Technology 

Fullerton College
Bachelor of Science in Drones and Autonomous Systems
Learn more about the program at Fullerton College

Cal State Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science in Quality Assurance
Learn more about the program at Cal State Dominguez Hills

These programs are designed to equip you with the practical skills needed for a successful career in engineering and technology, without the heavy emphasis on theoretical coursework. Explore these options to find the best fit for your career goals.