New Visions: Applied Engineering
1-Year Program – Seniors Only
Plattsburgh Campus & Mineville Campus
The New Visions: Applied Engineering Program is an application based, rigorous one-year exploratory program for select college-bound seniors planning to major in a field of study in Engineering and/or related fields. The academic curriculum is combined with practical, applied work experience as young professionals engage in STEM concepts at the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) and through clinical observations with business & industry partners in the field. The program incorporates dual enrollment in college and high school credit bearing coursework with career exploration and Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences in Applied Engineering. Young professionals will participate in daily ½ day sessions for the course of the school year during the Senior Year. The purpose of this program is to increase young professional success with determining a college major and career pathway in the field of Engineering and/or related fields.
Course of Study
FIRST SEMESTER
CCC CAP Credit/ NCCC Bridge
Dual Credit
- MAT 204 Pre-Calculus (4)
- PHY100 Physics
- CSC 102 Microcomputer Applications or
- CIS 130 Productivity in Computing
- MEC 100 Intro to Engineering Technology
- MEC 101 Technical Drawing (CAD)
- MEC 201 Solid Modeling & Animation/ 3D Studio
- MEC 212 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
High School Credit
- Technology Elective (1.0)
- English (0.5)
- Math (1.0)
- Science (.5)
SECOND SEMESTER
CCC CAP Credit/ NCCC Bridge
Dual Credit
- MAT 224 Calculus (4)
- PHY 100 Physics (4)
- CSC 102 Microcomputer Applications (3) or
- CIS 130 Productivity in Computing (3)
- MEC 100 Intro to Engineering Technology (3)
- MEC 101 Technical Drawing (CAD) (3)
- MEC 201 Solid Modeling & Animation/ 3D Studio (3)
- MEC 212 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) (3)
High School Credit
- CTE (0.5)
- English (0.5)
- Math (1.0)
- Science (.5)
T OTAL CREDITS
HS Credits 5.5 College Credits 27
| Placement tests (CCC) will be conducted at component districts in conjunction with regularly scheduled College Advancement Program (CAP) or Bridge placement testing at the school. |
| New Visions: Applied Engineering has a selective admission process. Applications are required and available on our website and through your school guidance offices. |
Please select a Division.
Program Highlights
- Immersive educational experience for students interested in pursuing a career in engineering
- Daily ½ day sessions
- Practical and applied work experience academic curriculum
- College-like atmosphere
- Dual enrollment in college and high school credit-bearing coursework
Career Connections
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Architecture
- Quality Control & Process
- Additional Engineering related areas
Articulation Agreements
Important Info
New Visions: Applied Engineering has a selective admission process. Applications are required and available through your school counseling offices.
- View/Download Class Brochure
- Application Timeline
- Download the Application Packet
- Speak today with your school counselor about applying to this program!
Please select a Division.