Degree-hacking for engineers?

[cardiacclep]

As most have stated....you can probably accelerate the bs gen ed stuff fast but engineering is sequential in nature. I would also add that depending on your friend's career goal....getting the correct degree with ABET accreditation is key if you want to ever become a professional engineer or some higher end engineering jobs. I know many engineers and you ultimately have a pay your dues with a rigorous undergrad which is a main reason it is a well compensated field. If still in your younger years just do it correctly now versus hacking it. I knew a friend that did two years at CC and two years at a highly regarded top 20 engineering school so it can be done cheaper overall with that approach if the student knows the transfer policies. Hack/accelerate the first two years and acknowledge the last two years are for building engineering skills that will pay great dividends immediately after graduation.