At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, aspiring engineers have options for their course of study, and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum.
At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, aspiring engineers have options for their course of study, and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum.
The pre-engineering program lets the student get the best of both worlds: a broad liberal arts background followed by specific engineering training
Kenneth Segall associate professor of physics
There are two paths that aspiring engineers follow as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students. One is to major in physics and then pursue graduate school in engineering. Alternatively, students can participate in a joint program between 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and an affiliate undergraduate engineering school as part of a 3-2 plan​.
Spend three years at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and two at an engineering school, earning bachelor’s degrees from both institutions. Participants in this program may also be eligible to continue study for a master of science (MS) degree. Sometimes this may be completed in as little as one additional year after earning the bachelor's degree in engineering. Students pursuing the 3-2 track work closely with a pre-engineering advisor on course selection and career plans.
A dynamic physics program supports students looking to venture into the field of engineering after graduation. Students can propose experiments for microgravity with NASA, design a trebuchet, and attend conferences of the American Physical Society (APS) and American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT).Â
Build after class with the Engineering Club.Â