Pre-Engineering
Studying Pre-Engineering at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ
The liberal arts foundation of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s pre-engineering program empowers you for long-term success and professional advancement in your career. Whether you’re interested in civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, systems or computer engineering, you’ll be ready to excel in your field thanks to the critical thinking skills that provide greater versatility than a more narrowly defined engineering education.
Requirements
The pre-engineering student should plan on taking at least four courses each semester. In addition to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ's requirements, students must satisfy the requirements of the chosen engineering school. All students must complete multi-variable calculus (MATH 251) and differential equations (MATH 363), one year of physics (PHYS 120 and 130), one course in computer programming (CS 121), and at least one semester of chemistry (CHEM 130 preferred). Additional science course requirements vary with the chosen engineering field. Details found on this fact sheet.
Schools
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ has formal agreements with three engineering schools - , and . These agreements enable students to earn both the B.A. from ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ and the B.S. in Engineering after completing their course of study at both schools. Normally, this includes three years at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ and two years at the engineering school.
The specific ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ courses expected for students going to Columbia University are found in this document:
Washington University offers sample curricula for each of their programs:
- Biomedical:
- Chemical Engineering:
- Computer Science:
- Computer Engineering:
- Data Science:
- Electrical Engineering:
- Environmental Engineering: 2024-25 list
- Mechanical Engineering:
- Systems Science Engineering:
Here is a listing of many ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ courses and their Washington University equivalent.
Other options, including the 4-2 program leading to a either a bachelor’s or master's degree in engineering, are available. Washington University offers a +3 year option that leads to a B.S. in a chosen field plus a M.S. degree. Prospects for transfer to other engineering schools with which ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ does not have a formal agreement should be discussed with the pre-engineering adviser (Prof. Brooks).