Chemical Engineering (BS)

In addition to the basic physical sciences underlying all engineering, the chemical engineering curriculum focuses on practical approaches to problem-solving, which will prepare you for a wide choice of careers in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, biochemical, and polymer industries, as well as government agencies.

Your coursework will begin with an emphasis on chemistry and mathematics. You'll began taking specific courses in engineering at the start of your sophomore year. During senior year, you'll take a two-semester process design course in which you will design a chemical engineering process to produce specified products and then analyze it for safety, operational stability, environmental impacts and economic benefits.

You'll also participate in a year-long project that simulates both the technical and business aspects of a professional engineering project, ranging from research to creative conception and design, to construction and evaluation.

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You can earn both a bachelor of science and a master of science in engineering degree in just 4 to 5 years through the Loading.... This is a great option to take advantage of if you are considering a master's degree.

You can apply for admission to the program any time after your second semester for freshmen or after the first semester for transfer students.

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Interested students should contact the chairs of both departments to arrange their study program and schedule.

Chemical Engineering Minor

If you are pursing another major or field of engineering, but are interested in careers in the pharmaceutical, chemical process, or petrochemical industries, consider a minor in chemical engineering. A Loading... includes important aspects of chemistry to provide significant exposure to the discipline. Contact the chemical engineering department for more information.

For an inside track into your career, the School of Engineering offers an optional cooperative education program where you can complete up to 1 year of professional work experience and graduate within 4 years, unlike other universities that extend the length of undergraduate programs.

As a co-op student, you'll spend your first year in the classroom, but in your sophomore year you'll spend 4 months working in the industry. Your third year can contain up to 8 months of work experience and you'll finish your final year on campus.

Our co-op program allows you to start your professional career 1 year earlier than a typical 5-year co-op program and earn an additional year of salary. You may also have the opportunity to receive full-time employment from your co-op or internship employers upon graduation.

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The Engineering LLC provides freshmen engineering students a unique opportunity to live and learn together through a variety of co-curricular activities and social events.

This peer support system eases the transition to college. Monthly meetings introduce freshmen to scholarly faculty work and diverse programming complements the classroom while addressing personal development, academic skills, and success in the engineering profession.

To request housing in the engineering LLC, look for an email from Admissions after you've made your deposit, which will describe how to complete the online housing application.  

The engineering honors program is an exciting opportunity for academically talented students to enrich their engineering education with advanced honors courses, an honors seminar, collaboration with faculty on research, civic engagement, and professional and leadership development opportunities.

Students can complete their program of study in 4 years graduating with a certificate of honors in engineering.

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In addition to the robust scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate students, students pursuing an accelerated master's through the 4+1 program can also apply for graduate-level scholarships and assistantships during for fifth year of study.

To apply, please speak with your program advisor during the spring semester of your senior year.