What Engineers Do

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Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to solve real world problems ranging from building bridges to designing computer chips. Essential to the technology-based economy of the modern world, engineers are well-paid and well-respected. They solve interesting technical problems in many contexts and in many industries, and many engineers find their way into the top ranks of executives at major corporations.

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The 3-2 Program: Two Degrees

Whittier College has established cooperative programs with engineering schools at a number of prestigious universities. Students in the 3-2 program normally spend three years at Whittier College and two years attending an engineering school. The five-year program leads to a bachelor of arts degree from Whittier College, and a bachelor of science degree in engineering from a university. This program is not available to transfer students.

Students in this program benefit from the broad intellectual training offered by a liberal arts college and the technical training offered by an engineering school. Students who complete 3-2 engineering programs often find themselves choosing between excellent opportunities in graduate school and industry.

Currently, Whittier College offers joint 3-2 engineering programs with the University of Southern California and the University of Minnesota.

If a student transfers to a non-affiliated university previously approved by the Registrar and the 3-2 Program Director, and receives an engineering degree from that university then they may receive a Whittier degree through the 3-2 Engineering Program, provided they have met all the requirements for that program as listed in the Whittier College Catalog.


 

Contact (Program Advisor)

Seamus Lagan, Professor of Physics
Tel: 562.907.4200, ext. 4458
E-mail: slagan@whittier.edu
Seamus Lagan's website

participating faculty

Christina Bauer , Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Bill Kronholm, Assistant Professor of Mathematics