Degree Requirements and Program Policies

Students must complete the requirements of the First-Year Engineering Program before being admitted into either the Interdiscipinary Engineering Studies (IDES) or Multidisciplinary Engineering (MDE) programs. Students in IDES or MDE are allowed to take courses outside the College of Engineering.

Upon entry into this professional school, students will determine which academic pathway best suits their educational and career objectives. Visit the University Course Catalog for more information on each program and degree/graduation requirements. 

Dependent upon their chosen pathway, students who complete all degree requirements will graduate with either a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies program or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree from the Multidisciplinary Engineering program. With strong academic performance, students from either program may progress to graduate school or choose to pursue a career in industry or other sectors of the global economy. Only the Multidisciplinary Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

 

If no differentiation in degree program is highlighted between the Multidisciplinary Engineering (MDE) and Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies (IDES) programs, the policy applies to both programs. If questions remain, schedule an appointment with the program's student advising to develop a plan forward.

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