Career Pathway Plan of Study
Computer Engineering & Technology- 4 Year Degree
Purdue University
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADE
Requirements for Core 40
Course Sequences for Core 40 + Academic Honors
English/
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Additional
Courses
Engineering
Courses
Additional
Courses
9
Hon English 9
English 9
Hon Geometry
Algebra
Hon Biology
Biology
World History
(Honors)
Physical Education
Tech Drawing I
Foreign Language I or
Elective
10
Hon English 10
English 10
Hon Algebra II
Geometry
Algebra IIT
Hon Chemistry
Chemistry
Elective/ Health
Fine Arts or Performing
Arts
Tech Drawing II
Foreign Language II or
Elective
11
American Lit /
AP Lit
Hon Pre Calculus
Algebra II
Physics
AP US History
US History (HIST
15100, 15200)
Speech (Com 114)
12
AP Chemistry/ AP
Adv. Comp. (Eng. 104, AP Calculus (MA 16500)
Statistics/ AP Physics or
fall) World Lit (Eng 231,
or
Psychology (PSY
spring)/
Pre Calculus
12000)/ Sociology (SOC
AP Lang
10000)
AP Calculus
(MA 16500)
Gov (POL 101)/
Economics
POSTSECONDARY
Science Elective
Ideas to
Innovations I
(ENGR 13100)
Modern Physics
(PHYS 17200)
C Programming for
Engin
(CS 15900)
Ideas to
Innovations II
(ENGR 13200)
Speech (Com 11400)
Gen Ed Elective
Government
(POLS 10100)
Yr.
14
Elec & Computer Engr
Sem
(ECE 20000)
Multivariate Calculus Linear Circuit Anly I
(MA 26100)
(ECE 20100)
Elect/ Magn
Interactions
(PHYS 27200)
Elect Measure
Technique
(ECE 20700)
Adv C
Programming
(ECE 26400)
Intr Electron Anly Des
(ECE 25500)
Electron Dev & Des
Lab
(ECE 20800)
Disc Math for
Comp Eng
(ECE 36900)
Intro Digital Sys
Design
(ECE 27000)
Gen Ed Elective
Psychology
(PSY 12000)
Gen Ed Elective
Sociology
(SOC 10000)
Gen Ed Elective
World Lit
(ENG 23100)
Software Engr
Tools Lab
(ECE 36400)
Yr 15
Signals & Systems
(ECE 30100)
Calculus II
(MA 16600)
Ordinary Differ
Equatn
(MA 26600)
Micropro Sys &
Interfac
(ECE 36200)
Linear Circuit Anly II
(ECE 20200)
Data Structures
(ECE 36800)
Probabilistic Methods
(ECE 30200)
ASIC Design Lab
(ECE 33700)
Computer Engr
Elective
Engr Breadth
Requirement
Adv Computer (Either
ECE 43700 or 46800)
Dig Systems Sr
Project
(ECE 47700)
Linear Algebra
(MA 26500)
Gen Ed Elective
History
(HIST 15100)
Elect Engr Undergrad
Sem (ECE 40000)
Adv Computer
(Either ECE 43700
or 46900)
Gen Ed Elective
Principles of
Engineering (CGT
11000)
Complementary
Elective
Yr 16
*University course numbers may change when transferring credits.
► Sought out by all major industries such as:
► Aerospace ► Petroleum
► Chemical Engineering
► Nuclear Engineering
► Automotive Engineering
Summer School:
► Medical Engineering
PE, Hon Geometry,
► Metallurgical
Health, Government,
Economics, US History, ► Textile
► Railway
World History
Foreign Language IV or
Elective
*Once Foreign Language IV is completed, the student will be able to
receive dual credit for 4 semesters.
Chem I
(CHM 11500)
Yr 13
Foreign Language III or
Elective
SAMPLE
Occupations for
This Pathway
Academic Honors Diploma Requirements
Principles of Engineering 2 hour block (CGT
11000)
Courses in Red are Dual Credit and available for 11th and 12th grade students.
Comp.
(Eng. 10600)
Engineering Robotics
Design System
Additional
Courses (Summer
or Online)
Gen Ed #6
History
(HIST 15200)
125 Credit Hours
- Complete all requirements for Core 40
- Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
- Earn 6-8 World Language credit (6 in one or 4 credits each in two
languages)
- Earn 2 Fine Arts Credits
- Earn a grade of a "C" or better in classes.
- Have a GPA of a "B" or better.
- Complete 1 of the following:
A. Complete AP course (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams.
B. Complete IB courses (4 credits) and corresponding IB exams.
C. Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher of the Sat critical reading
and mathematics.
D. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT.
E. Complete dual credit courses from an accredited postsecondary
institution (6 transferable college credits).
F. Complete a combination of an AP course (2 credits and
corresponding exam) or an IB Standard Level course (2 credits and
corresponding exam) and dual credit course(s) from an accredited
postsecondary institution.
Technical Honors Diploma Requirements
- Complete all requirements for Core 40.
- Complete a career-technical program (8 or more related credits)
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in classes.
- Have a GPA or a "B" or better.
- Recommended: Earn 2 additional credits in math and 4-8 credits in World Languages for four year college admission.
- Complete 2 of the following, one must be A or B:
A. Score at or above the following levels on Work Keys: Reading in Level 6; Applied Math Level 6; Locating Info Level 5.
B. Complete dual credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits).
C. Complete an Internship or Cooperative Education course.
D. Complete an industry-based work experience as part of a 2-year career-technical education program (minimum 140 hours).
E. Earn a state- approved, industry- recognized certification.