Pre-Engineering
If you want a career in engineering, you may complete at least two years of college at Southeastern before enrolling in an engineering school. Many pre-engineering courses are basically the same for all types of engineering programs. It is recommended that you obtain a catalog from the engineering school of your choice before enrollment at Southeastern or during your first year of college.
The following courses are recommended and transferable to most engineering schools:
| Subject Area | Hours |
|---|---|
| English | 6 semester hours |
| Calculus | 10 semester hours |
| General Chemistry | 5 semester hours |
| Differential Equations | 3 semester hours |
| Physics | 8 semester hours |
| American History | 3 semester hours |
| American Government | 3 semester hours |
| Computer Programming | 3 semester hours |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 10–12 semester hours |
However, for some fields of engineering, you may be able to complete more courses or an entire undergraduate degree before enrolling in a graduate Master’s or PhD engineering program. For example, certain chemical engineering graduate programs will accept chemistry majors as long as they have taken sufficient additional math and physics courses. Laboratory research experience is strongly recommended.
For additional information, contact the Department of Chemistry, Computer, and Physical Sciences.