Southern Maine Community College will offer a new associate degree in pre-engineering this fall at its main campus in South Portland and at its new SMCC Midcoast Campus in Brunswick.

The program is part of a collaboration with the University of Maine that allows students to continue on and receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering.

“Maine currently has the lowest number of engineering graduates in the country and SMCC is doing its part to change that,” said Dr. James Ortiz, president of SMCC.

Students interested in pursuing a career in engineering should have a strong background in math and science, be good problem solvers, critical thinkers and effective communicators. For more information, go to: www.smccme.edu.

In addition to engineering, SMCC is offering a range of classes this fall at its new Midcoast Campus. The campus is located at the former Naval Air Station, now Brunswick Landing.