Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE Degree_Programs (department_id VARCHAR)
TABLE: CREATE TABLE Departments (department_id VARCHAR, department_name VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many degrees does the engineering department offer?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(*) FROM Departments AS T1 JOIN Degree_Programs AS T2 ON T1.department_id = T2.department_id WHERE T1.department_name = 'engineer'