Dual Degree Engineering Program

Arcadia University offers a combined five-year plan in engineering in cooperation with Columbia University. Designed for students with strengths in science and mathematics, the program provides a strong liberal arts foundation coupled with intensive engineering study as a preparation for industry or graduate work in engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences. The program qualifies students to take the examination for professional engineers. Typically, students complete the first three years at Arcadia University in programs in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, or individualized major in applied physics. Upon recommendation of the program adviser, students then transfer to Columbia University to complete two additional years of engineering study. Upon completion of the five-year program, students are awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree from Arcadia University and the Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or applied science from Columbia University.

Under the combined plan a student may elect to pursue any one of the following programs at Columbia University: Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering, Electical Engineering, Engineering & Management Systems, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Materials Science and Engineering.

It is also possible for students to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree program at Arcadia University and then take two additional years at Columbia University for a Master’s Degree in engineering.

Advisers

Dr. Chester Mikulski Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physics; Dr. Steven Huber , Department of Chemistry and Physics; Dr. Carlos Ortiz , Department of Computer Science and Mathematics. Students are encouraged to consult one of these advisors early in their program.

1. Four courses in mathematics:
   MA 201, 202 Calculus I, II
   MA 203 Calculus III
   MA 352 Differential Equations
2. One course in chemistry:
   CH 101 Modern Chemical Concepts I
3. Two courses in physics:
   PH 211, 212 Conceptual Physics I, II
4. The following two courses:
   EC 210 Principles of Macroeconomics
   CS 201 Problem Solving with Algorithms and Programming I (Java)
5. One semester of computer programming in Java, C++, or MATLAB.
6. Electives that would satisfy the general education requirements of the University.

Additional Requirements

1. For the combined program in Applied Math, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Material Science and Engineering:
PH 324 Atomic Physics.

2. For the combined program in Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering:
CH 102 Modern Chemical Concepts 2.

3. For the combined program in Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering:
CH 201 Organic Chemistry I and CH 202 Organic Chemistry II..

5. For the combined programs in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering & Management Systems, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research:
CS 202 Problem Solving with Algorithms and Programming II (Java) and CS 203 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.

6. For the combined programs in Computer Science and Computer Engineering
MA 230 Discrete Mathematics or MA330 Graph Theory and Combinatorics.

7. For the combined programs in Engineering & Management Systems, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research:
MA 221 Linear Algebra.

8. For the combined programs in Earth and Environmental Engineering, Engineering & Management Systems, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research:
MA141 Elementary Statistics or MA 342 Mathematical Statistics I.

9. For the combined programs in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering:
PH 331 Engineering Mechanics.

10. For the combined programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Industrial Engineering:
PH 341 Electronic Circuit Analysis I.

11. For the combined programs in Engineering & Management Systems, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research:
BA 201 Financial Accounting.

12. The combined programs in Biomedical Engineering and Civil Engineering prefer MATLAB; Computer Science Computer Engineering require JAVA; Electrical Engineering programs recommend JAVA.

Students must satisfy all degree requirements of a major at Arcadia University. (Please see individual departmental sections.)

Since Columbia’s requirements may change, students are encouraged to consult Columbia University's Web page for the 3–2 program.