
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering
Loretto, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 53,340 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The General Engineering degree at Saint Francis University provides broad exposure to experimental design, problem-solving, teamwork, science, programming, and math--skills highly sought in every engineering discipline.
Robust Engineering Degree Grounded in the Liberal Arts
Full-scale engineering programs, complete with advanced labs, have traditionally been the domain of large research institutions. A small liberal arts school with a robust engineering department is a unique find. Here you can have the benefits of a large research university program in a more personalized setting.
The SFU Engineering Advantage
- Suite of engineering programs
- Dedicated lab and research areas
- State-of-the-art industry-approved software and equipment
- Undergraduate research your first year
- Focus on service and global experiences
- Internships and career placement connections
Why Study Engineering at Saint Francis University?
The General Engineering degree is a 4-year bachelor of science degree focused on the broad application of engineering fundamentals with a particular focus on problem-solving and analytical skill-building. Students are provided:
- solid foundation in basic engineering and science
- strong math and programming skills
- advanced focused engineering topics
- upper-level engineering electives and advanced math and science topics that foster the students applied technical problem-solving abilities
The GE curriculum at Saint Francis University also includes concentrations in:
- Aeronautics
- Computational
- Innovation/Entrepreneurship
- Mechanical
- Robotics
Real-World Projects
Real-world experience is the hallmark of engineering at SFU. In our program, you will learn to use math and science to solve some of the most important problems facing society today and we believe that you should start putting your skills to good use even before you graduate. Our students design projects for class, work through paid internships and summer research, and conduct engineering service both here in Pennsylvania and abroad.
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Program Outcome
Each student will have demonstrated proficiency in the following outcomes upon graduation with a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering by showing:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates from the Saint Francis University General Engineering program are expected within a few years of graduation to:
- Create value in their professional enterprise whether in fields of engineering practice, or in such related fields that draw on the knowledge, skills, and values of the engineering profession.
- Embrace lifelong learning and their professional responsibilities as they advance to positions of even greater responsibility.
- Contribute a Franciscan perspective as they ethically shape the culture in their workplace, community, and civil society at large
Career Opportunities
The General Engineering major provides great flexibility of career choices and paths.
Graduates from the general engineering program are in particular generalists with a depth of preparation in mathematics, computer science, and fundamental engineering along with excellent technical and creative problem-solving skills which enable their entry into almost any engineering discipline. As in all engineering disciplines, internships and/or research experiences are encouraged.
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