The Department of Engineering and Industrial Professions (E&IP) offers major programs in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Occupational Health Science (formerly named Industrial Hygiene), Mechatronics, and Applied Manufacturing Engineering.

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

The University of North Alabama's interdisciplinary four-year Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) program is designed to provide our students with a strong foundation in core engineering topics while allowing the flexibility to develop competencies in more than one field. Developed with input from our regional industrial partners, our curriculum emphasizes the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualities that companies want every engineer to have while allowing students to tailor their courses to suit their career ambitions best.

Graduates of the B.Eng. program will be able to combine their versatile Engineering major with certificates in two specific engineering disciplines. Currently offered engineering disciplines include Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Power Generation Engineering. The B.Eng. program is structured with the engineering needs of regional industries as a primary focus; however, graduates of this program will also be well prepared for graduate school, professional schools (e.g., law or medicine), or an entrepreneurial career through selection of an appropriate combination of Engineering certificates. Individual certificates can be earned in the following specialization areas:

• Biological Engineering:  A captivating branch of the engineering field that combines engineering principles with biological processes with the goal of creating beneficial products. Because of the diversity of the field, bioengineers can work in environment mitigation, food production, genetic engineering, and more in the name of sustainability.
• Chemical Engineering:  As a multifaceted discipline primarily involving the design of processes necessary to produce, alter, and transport various chemicals, graduates with this certificate are prepared for careers in traditional manufacturing environments as well as petrochemical, agricultural, environmental, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries.
• Engineering Management: A specialized interdisciplinary field that applies engineering techniques to business systems and processes used to bring engineering solutions from idea to implementation. Balancing technical ideas with organizational and financial functions, engineering management aims to efficiently and effectively plan and implement complex solutions.
• Manufacturing Engineering: Concerned with the development, operation, and improvement of tools, processes, integration facilities, and systems that ensure the efficient and safe manufacture of quality products. Manufacturing engineers work within an industrial organization to design, evaluate, monitor, and improve both short- and long-term operational outcomes.
• Power Generation Engineering: Centered on the planning, creation, and improvement of energy-producing systems. In order to produce electricity effectively and sustainably, it entails applying engineering principles and technology to harness a variety of energy sources, including nuclear energy, renewable resources, and fossil fuels.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET)

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET and provides a fundamental background in general science as well as a comprehensive background in both traditional and evolving engineering and industrial technologies. The program prepares graduates for positions in emerging technologies, industrial operations, and general management that require a strong knowledge of engineering principles. The BSET program offers two options:

• Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology:  Concerned with the design, operation, and control of modern advanced manufacturing systems and processes with a focus on robotics, automation, instrumentation, and product design. This option is well suited for students with career interests in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer product manufacturing industries. 
• Power Generation Engineering Technology: Centered on the planning, creation, and improvement of energy-producing systems. In order to produce electricity effectively and sustainably, it entails applying engineering principles and technology to harness a variety of energy sources, including nuclear energy, renewable resources, and fossil fuels.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health Science (formerly named Industrial Hygiene)

The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health Science (OHS) is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Commission of ABET and is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). The program provides a fundamental background in science with a comprehensive focus on industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental health. The curriculum is directed to the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards in the workplace associated with harmful chemicals, biological agents, excessive noise, thermal stressors, and radiation. The OHS program prepares graduates for direct entry into occupational, environmental, health, and safety positions in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, chemical, agricultural, mining, government, consulting, and others. Graduates of the OHS program have enjoyed careers as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineers, Occupational Safety and Health Engineers, Risk Managers, Industrial Hygienists, and Loss Control Consultants. Graduates of this program are also well prepared for graduate school and professional schools (pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, and/or law).

Associate of Science degree in Mechatronics

For students interested in entering the booming regional manufacturing sector without committing to a 4-year degree, the E&IP Department also offers an Associate of Science degree in Mechatronics with certification options in Controls Systems, Mechanical Systems, and Systems Operations. These Mechatronics programs are designed to prepare students to combine knowledge with modern tools to solve real-world interdisciplinary technical problems related to advanced automation systems. With an emphasis on acquiring industry-standard skills and techniques, graduates will be well prepared to enter the workforce or continue their education in a related baccalaureate program.

Master of Science in Applied Manufacturing Engineering (MSAME)

The fully online Master of Science in Applied Manufacturing Engineering is designed to meet the demands of working professionals with versatile curriculum based on cutting-edge research and industry demand.

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