Degree Requirements

The Engineering Physics program degree plan takes the student through a prescribed path of engineering and physics coursework resulting in a diverse engineer with the ability to work in the computer and electrical engineering environment, the semiconductor materials environment, and/or advanced physics arena.

At student orientation you will meet with an engineering advisor.  Based on data from math placement testing, SAT/ACT scores, high school experience, etc. your math readiness will be determined. It is important that you are properly prepared in math before embarking on an engineering path. 

Based on advising and math readiness, one of four paths are taken:

1. If your score is high enough and you have the necessary background in math then you can begin directly with the Calculus Plan and declare a major of ENGR (Engineering).
2. If you are not quite ready yet for Calculus then you will begin with the Pre-Calculus Plan and still be ready to take Engineering classes. You will declare a major of ENGR (Engineering).
3. If you are Algebra ready then the Algebra Plan lets you spend an extra year getting math ready before beginning the Engineering classes. You will declare a major of PREN (Pre-engineering).
4. If math remediation (placement below Algebra) is required, you should declare a major of Liberal Studies (LSTU) and get advised by that department.  Once you have successfully completed remediation, you will follow one of the plans above.  An engineering advisor will assist in that determination.

When the student successfully completes the fundamental Math, Physics and Engineering courses (designated in the catalog) with a grade of “C” or better, he or she may apply for admission into upper level coursework. 

Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in each course listed in the catalog as “Courses Required for BS in Engineering Physics” in order to graduate with a BS in Engineering Physics.