Department of Engineering and Industrial Professions
The Department of Engineering and Industrial Professions offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Applied Manufacturing Engineering, as well as an associate degree in Mechatronics. The department also offers a minor in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety.
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
The Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) is a four-year interdisciplinary program that provides students with a strong foundation in engineering principles while offering flexibility to pursue multiple technical areas. Developed with input from industry partners, the program prepares graduates for a wide range of engineering roles across diverse industries. Students complete the Engineering major by selecting two concentrations.
BEng concentrations include:
- Biological Engineering: Integrates engineering principles with biological processes to develop solutions in areas such as environmental protection, food production, and sustainability
- Chemical Engineering: Focuses on the design and optimization of chemical processes used in manufacturing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental sectors.
- Engineering Management: Applies engineering concepts to business operations, equipping students with skills in project planning, financial management, and process improvement.
- Manufacturing Engineering: Emphasizes the design and improvement of manufacturing systems, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Power Generation Engineering: Covers energy production methods, including renewable and traditional energy sources, with a focus on sustainable electricity generation.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET)
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) provides a strong foundation in applied engineering and industrial technologies through hands-on learning and practical application. The program prepares graduates for careers in advanced manufacturing, industrial operations, and technical management. The program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria, with no applicable program criteria.
BSET options include:
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology: Focuses on the design, operation, and automation of modern manufacturing systems, robotics, and industrial control technologies.
- Power Generation Engineering Technology: Explores energy production systems, including conventional and renewable technologies, with attention to power generation and system integration.
- Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) Engineering Technology*: Focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of systems and processes that protect worker health and the environment. Emphasis is placed on engineered safety solutions, industrial hygiene controls, air sampling and exposure assessment methods, environmental compliance systems, and risk management practices used in industrial and manufacturing settings.
*The OEHS Engineering Technology option builds upon the department's longstanding strengths in Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health Science and is recognized as a Qualified Academic Program (QAP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Minor in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety
The Minor in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety provides students with foundational knowledge in workplace safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and environmental protection. The minor is designed to complement majors in engineering, engineering technology, and related STEM disciplines by strengthening students’ understanding of hazard recognition, exposure assessment, regulatory compliance, and risk management in industrial and organizational settings.
Master of Science in Applied Manufacturing Engineering (MSAME)
The Master of Science in Applied Manufacturing Engineering (MSAME) is a fully online program designed for working professionals seeking advanced technical and leadership skills in manufacturing. The curriculum reflects current industry needs and applied research, with flexible admissions for students holding bachelor’s degrees in a wide range of STEM-related disciplines.
Associate of Science in Mechatronics
The Associate of Science in Mechatronics provides hands-on training in advanced automation systems with certification options in Control Systems, Mechanical Systems, and Systems Operations. Graduates are prepared for entry-level technical positions.