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Pre-Engineering Program

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Pre-Professional
Pre-Engineering Program

Build the skills to pursue an Engineering Degree

By joining our Pre-Engineering program at ϲ, you are making a smart investment in your future. You’ll begin your engineering degree at an attainable price through our two or three-year pre-professional program and then transfer to one of our local partner Universities, listed below, to complete your engineering degree in our “2+3” or “3+3” programs.

As a Pre-Engineering student, you’ll build the strong foundations in math and science needed to succeed in engineering. Along with physics, mathematics, programming, and chemistry, you will also take courses covering a wide breadth of topics that will strengthen your skills in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and more. Before committing to a specific focus area, you will have opportunities to interact with industry professionals and visit other engineering programs, enabling you to gain a broader perspective on the diverse fields within engineering. 

You’ll work closely with our passionate faculty to contemplate real-world problems and you’ll receive individualized attention to help you transition to college life. The cost-saving associated with joining our program in comparison to other four-year engineering programs is a big advantage.

 

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Option A: 2+ Program Required Courses (16)

  • CHEM 107/107L Principles of Chemistry with Lab
  • CHEM 108/108L Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis with Lab
  • PHYS 211/211L Principles of Physics I with Lab
  • PHYS 212/212L Principles of Physics II with Lab
 
Science restricted electives:
Choose two (2) from the following list (depending on branch of engineering interest)
  • BIOL130/130L Principles of Biology with Lab
  • CHEM 207/207L Organic Chemistry I with Lab
  • CHEM 208/208L Organic Chemistry II with Lab
  • GEOL 208/208L Principles of Physical Geology with Lab
Social science perspectives, restricted electives:
Choose one (1) from the following list (depending on branch of engineering interest)

Option B: 3+ Program Required Courses (24)

  • CHEM 107/107L Principles of Chemistry with Lab
  • CHEM 108/108L Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis with Lab
  • GEOL 208/208L Physical Geology with Lab
  • PHYS 211/211L Principles of Physics I with Lab
  • PHYS 212/212L Principles of Physics II with Lab
Choose four (4) from the following list (depending on branch of engineering interest)
  • BIOL130/130L Principles of Biology with Lab
  • CHEM 207/207L Organic Chemistry I with Lab
  • CHEM 208/208L Organic Chemistry II with Lab
Social science perspectives, restricted electives:
Choose two (2) from the following list (depending on branch of engineering interest)

 

This program establishes a freshman and sophomore curriculum leading to transfer admission by Articulation Agreement (2+3) to a Bachelor of Science degree program in one of the engineering disciplines at the:

  • University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, and Engineering Technology
  • University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth:  Bio-Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Mass Maritime Academy:  Energy Engineering, Facilities Engineering
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI): Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bio-medical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Robotics

Each student who enters the program will be assigned an advisor from the Environment, Society & Sustainability Department. By the end of their freshman year, students should be considering what specific area of engineering they wish to transfer into at the above mentioned institutions. It may be necessary for transfer students to schedule summer session coursework if they wish to complete all degree requirements over a four-year period.

The program of study during the two years at ϲ is shown above. Each incoming student must pass the mathematics placement examination in order to register for a credit-bearing mathematics course. Students must do well on this examination to begin the mathematics sequence with Calculus I. Students who do not place into the Calculus I course are required to take additional mathematics prior to taking Calculus I. Courses to be taken during the sophomore year of the program depend, to some extent, on the choice of engineering concentration.

Career Opportunities

Pre-Engineering students will be prepared to pursue career opportunities across a wide range of exciting fields, including:

ϲ Commencement: Student looking back

Mechanical Engineer

Assess thermal and mechanical devices, troubleshoot issues, and build and repair devices.

Civil Engineer

Design, build, construct and maintain public and private sector systems.

Electrical Engineer

Design, develop and implement electrical equipment and devices.

Chemical Engineer

Design, optimize and troubleshoot chemical manufacturing processes

Environmental Engineer

With a master’s degree, prepare, review and improve environmental investigation reports.

Biomedical Engineer

With a master’s degree, design biomedical devices and equipment.

Deirdre Kearney

Deirdre Kearney, Pre-Engineering student

“The Pre-Engineering Program has given me the confidence to speak up and learn without the fear of failure. In fact, my professors have taught me how to learn through my failures instead of ignoring them.“

Mike Au, ‘19, Pre-Engineering, R&D Engineer, Boston Scientific

”All-in-all, I thrived at ϲ, and I was able to thrive, and complete my Bachelor's and Master's in Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ALL because of the skills, knowledge, and experiences gained at ϲ.”

Mike Au
Larry McKenna

Lawrence McKenna, Ph.D.

Professor, Department Chair, Environment, Society, & Sustainability
(508) 626-4741
lmckenna1@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex 346C
Photo of Amy Johnston, Ph.D.

Amy Johnston, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Environment, Society, & Sustainability
508-626-4762
ajohnston3@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
Judith Otto

Judith Otto, Ph.D.

Professor, Environment, Society, & Sustainability
508-626-4770
jotto@framingham.edu
Hemmenway Annex
Photo of George Bentley, Ph.D

George Bentley, Ph.D

Associate Professor, Environment, Society, & Sustainability
508-215-5857
gbentley@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
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Learn More

If the Pre-Engineering program sounds like a good fit but you would like to learn more, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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