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Introduction
to Berea's 3-2 Dual Degree Program
The 3-2 Dual Degree Engineering Program at Berea College is designed to provide
students interested in entering the engineering profession with a strong background
in the liberal arts as well as in the specific mathematical and physical sciences
needed for engineering or computer science studies.
Through the 3-2 Dual Degree Engineering Program at Berea, students
have the opportunity to earn two degrees in five-years: a B.A.
or B.S. from Berea, and an engineering degree from a partner engineering
university. Courses offered at Berea in mathematics, physics, computer
science, and chemistry provide excellent preparation for students
to complete both of these degrees, and students in the 3-2 program
must complete a major in Applied Science & Mathematics at
Berea. Students in the 3-2 Program typically spend their first
three years at Berea and their final two years at the
engineering school. This combined program gives our students the
rich benefits of a liberal arts education combined with the specialized
training of an engineering school. We currently have 3-2 partnerships
with the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky in
Lexington and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at
Washington University in St. Louis, however we have also had recent
students successfully complete their engineering degree at other
engineering institutions.
In addition to the regular coursework, Berea offers the opportunity
for 3-2 students to enhance their educational experience, improve
their post-graduation employment opportunities, and clarify their
career through campus visits with officers from engineering schools,
internships with engineering firms, and exploratory short-term
exchange programs with engineering institutions. Recent graduates
of our 3-2 Program have enjoyed exceptional success at gaining
engineering employment following their completion of the program.
Berea's
3-2 Affiliate Engineering Programs
Washington University offers programs which meet the degree portion of professional
engineering registration in Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical,
Mechanical, Systems Science Engineering as well as in Computer Science. In
addition to major programs, Washington University offers minors in Engineering
and Public Policy, in Robotics, and in Environmental Engineering. Programs
at the University of Kentucky meeting the degree portion of the requirements
for registration as a professional engineer are available in Biosystems and
Agricultural (including emphases in Machine Systems Automation, Food and Bioprocessing,
Bioenvironmental, or Thermal Environmental), Chemical and Materials, Civil,
Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering, as well as in Computer Science.
The University of Kentucky also offers an Enviromental Certificate option to
students in participating in Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering,
Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering to receive formal recognition for additional
educational emphasis in environmental issues as part of their normal degree
program. Berea does not have a special agreement with any other engineering
school, but Berea students have never-the-less successfully completed 3-2 engineering
programs with other universities.
Overview
of Berea's 3-2 Engineering Program
The 3-2 Dual Degree Program is designed to provide students interested in entering
the engineering profession with a background in both liberal arts and in technical
engineering or applied science studies. The entire dual degree program is normally
completed in five or six years, three or four years at Berea, and two years
at either the University of Kentucky or Washington University. In one case,
students typically stay at Berea until they are ready to graduate. In the other,
they transfer typically after three years, and complete Berea's graduation
requirements at the engineering school through the course work there. Which
option is better for a given student depends upon that student's career aspirations,
educational interests and financial condition.
Nearly all of Berea's graduation requirements must be completed
while the student is still in residence at Berea. Because of language
requirements at many engineering schools, including the University
of Kentucky, students who are working toward a dual degree at an
engineering school are strongly encouraged to satisfy Berea's international
perspective requirement by completing two courses in a language.
This does not apply at Washington University, where either method
of completing the international perspective requirement will be
accepted.
Although dual degree students are required to major in Applied
Science and Mathematics at Berea, they are free to pursue a second
major that they wish. In addition to completion of the major and
general education requirements, students interested in engineering
at Washington University must complete the following courses with
a GPA of 3.25 or better: Calculus I, II, III and differential equations;
one year of calculus-based physics; one year of chemistry. Familiarity
with a computer programming language such as C or C++ is also required
at many engineering schools, including Washington University. The
minimum GPA requirement at University of Kentucky varies from 2.25
to 2.75 depending on the engineering program in which students
are interested.
For students interested in exploring engineering as a possible
career option, Berea supports a Short
Term Exchange with Washington University. Through this program,
Berea students may take an engineering course at Washington University
during Berea's January Short Term.
Additional information on the 3-2 Dual Degree Program and on other
engineering programs is available from Berea College's engineering
advisor, Dr. J.P. Lee at jp_lee@berea.edu or through the Office
of Admissions at 1-800-326-5948. Students intending to complete
the 3-2 Dual Degree Program should stay in regular contact with
Berea's engineering advisor in addition to their own academic advisor
during their time both at Berea and at their engineering school.
It is especially important for students to communicate as regularly
as possible about their graduation plans.
General
Engineering Links
- The Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology Provides information on ABET-accredited
engineering programs.
- American Society for Engineering
Education(ASEE) A nonprofit member association, founded
in 1893, dedicated to promoting and improving engineering and
technology education.
- Engineerjobs.com An
engineering job source, provides job listings for engineers and
technical professionals.
- Information on Engineering
Positions with the Federal Government Information on obtaining
an engineering position with the Federal Government is also
available from the Office of Personnel Management by calling
(912) 757-3000; TDD (912) 744-2299.
- The Junior Engineering Technical
Society Provides general information on a variety of engineering
disciplines.
- National Engineers Week Website Information
about National Engineering Week events.
- The National Society of Professional
Engineers Provides information on Professional Engineer
licensure.
- Society of Black Engineers NSBE's
mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black
engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and
positively impact the community.
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Dedicated
to stimulating women to achieve full potential in careers as
engineers and leaders, expanding the image of the engineering
profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life,
and demonstrating the value of diversity.
- US Bureau of Labor
Statistics Occupational Outlook for Engineers Provides
information on the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment prospects, necessary training and qualifications,
and links to sources of additional information.
Those wanting more detailed information should contact societies
representing the individual branches of engineering. Each can provide
information about careers in the particular branch.
Agricultural
and Biological Engineering
Biomedical
Engineering
Chemical
Engineering
Civil
Engineering
Computer
Engineering and Computer Science
Electrical
and Electronics Engineering
Environmental
Engineering
Materials
Engineering
Mechanical
Engineering
Mining
and Petroleum Engineering
Robotics
Engineering
Systems
and Industrial Engineering / Operations Research
For more information about Berea's 3-2 Dual Degree Program, please
contact:
J.P. Lee, Dual Degree Advisor
(859) 985-3574 |
