How can you get to be an engineer - any type. Can you just write some courses or do you have to go to college?
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You need a degree. Engineering requires knowledge of higher level math (calculus, differential equations, statisitics), physical science, and courses in the engineering specialty you wish to practice.
It is called a Bachelors Degree, which is four years. Or you can write a technologist program at a technical institute, but you wont be a full fledged engineer.
Other than getting a college degree, the only other way is to work in the field and be promoted to the rank of engineer. This means that you would have to learn everything that your employeer does from and engineering standpoint, concerning your particular field (ex. electrical, mechanical, etc..)
However I do think that a degree is the best way, as everything you need will be presented to you, math, physics, etc...
The normal route is to get the college degree. In this day and age, the rarely traveled route is to get an engineering firm to take you on as an apprentice.
You will need a university education from a university that is specifically accredited for awarding the engineering degree that you want.
In the U.S., not all universities award engineering degrees - only those accredited by the ABET. Canada probably has something similar, but independent. See the link below.
You dont absolutely have to have a degree, if you can learn on your own. To be a civil, electrical, or mechanical engineer you need to be licensed by the state (in the US). To be eligible for the professional engineers exam (PE exam) in California you need a college degree in engineering, 2 years experience working for a licensed engineer, and you need to first pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE exam). Or, you can substitute an additional 4 years experience for the degree.
Wow, lots of conjecture here.
Take a look at this site. Many areas of engineering do not really require you to be licensed to practice, but at least this site gives you an idea of what is involved. Also, even with years of experience most people would not be considered an "engineer."
http://www.ncees.org/licensure/licensure...
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