Undergraduate Degrees

Faculty advisers help each student develop a program of study according to the student’s interests. Within Engineering, each department/program has its own Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) who provides further guidance throughout the academic year. All Engineering students are required to take introductory math and science courses while investigating the various Engineering majors:

• Applied Physics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering/Computer Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering & Applied Science

Students graduate with one of three degrees:

ABET-Accredited Bachelor of Science*
This is the most structured and demanding engineering degree offered at quality engineering programs in the country. Students acquire engineering knowledge in breadth (for flexibility for a fast-changing technological world) and depth (for understanding the subtleties of engineering design). Applies to Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences
This degree requires fewer technical courses and, therefore, allows greater concentration in non-engineering disciplines. Students can choose courses either for breadth of engineering knowledge or depth and, often, are able to graduate with a double major (e.g. Mechanical Engineering / Economics, Electrical Engineering / Computer Science).

Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences
This degree provides an excellent preparation for careers in medicine, law, business, government, journalism, and technical writing as it allows the most flexibility in course selection.

Graduate Level Courses
Undergraduates may take graduate courses, if they receive the permission of the instructor and the appropriate DUS.

* Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.