Introduction
to Berea's 3-2 Dual Degree Program Through the 3-2 Dual Degree Engineering Program at Berea, students have the opportunity to earn two degrees in five-years: a B.A. or B.S. from Berea, and an engineering degree from a partner engineering university. Courses offered at Berea in mathematics, physics, computer science, and chemistry provide excellent preparation for students to complete both of these degrees, and students in the 3-2 program must complete a major in Applied Science & Mathematics at Berea. Students in the 3-2 Program typically spend their first three years at Berea and their final two years at the engineering school. This combined program gives our students the rich benefits of a liberal arts education combined with the specialized training of an engineering school. We currently have 3-2 partnerships with the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky in Lexington and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, however we have also had recent students successfully complete their engineering degree at other engineering institutions. In addition to the regular coursework, Berea offers the opportunity for 3-2 students to enhance their educational experience, improve their post-graduation employment opportunities, and clarify their career through campus visits with officers from engineering schools, internships with engineering firms, and exploratory short-term exchange programs with engineering institutions. Recent graduates of our 3-2 Program have enjoyed exceptional success at gaining engineering employment following their completion of the program. Berea's
3-2 Affiliate Engineering Programs Overview
of Berea's 3-2 Engineering Program Nearly all of Berea's graduation requirements must be completed while the student is still in residence at Berea. Because of language requirements at many engineering schools, including the University of Kentucky, students who are working toward a dual degree at an engineering school are strongly encouraged to satisfy Berea's international perspective requirement by completing two courses in a language. This does not apply at Washington University, where either method of completing the international perspective requirement will be accepted. Although dual degree students are required to major in Applied Science and Mathematics at Berea, they are free to pursue a second major that they wish. In addition to completion of the major and general education requirements, students interested in engineering at Washington University must complete the following courses with a GPA of 3.25 or better: Calculus I, II, III and differential equations; one year of calculus-based physics; one year of chemistry. Familiarity with a computer programming language such as C or C++ is also required at many engineering schools, including Washington University. The minimum GPA requirement at University of Kentucky varies from 2.25 to 2.75 depending on the engineering program in which students are interested. For students interested in exploring engineering as a possible career option, Berea supports a Short Term Exchange with Washington University. Through this program, Berea students may take an engineering course at Washington University during Berea's January Short Term. Additional information on the 3-2 Dual Degree Program and on other engineering programs is available from Berea College's engineering advisor, Dr. T. Hodge or through the Office of Admissions at 1-800-326-5948. Students intending to complete the 3-2 Dual Degree Program should stay in regular contact with Berea's engineering advisor in addition to their own academic advisor during their time both at Berea and at their engineering school. It is especially important for students to communicate as regularly as possible about their graduation plans.
Those wanting more detailed information should contact societies representing the individual branches of engineering. Each can provide information about careers in the particular branch. Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Mining and Petroleum Engineering
Systems and Industrial Engineering / Operations Research
Tracy Hodge , Dual Degree Advisor tracy_hodge@berea.edu (859) 985-3301 |
Physics Department
Science Building
CPO 1872
859-985-3277
Office Hours:
M–F, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Contact:
tracy_hodge@berea.edu
Program for the 3-2 Dual Degree Engineering Program