BA/BS in Engineering, General

This engineering degree sits in Southern's School of Engineering and Physics and carries accreditation from ABET's Engineering Accreditation Commission. Students learn to turn mathematics and science into practical designs, with examples drawn from machines, transportation, energy production and computing. The school reports that its graduates find jobs within a year and perform well on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, which is the opening step toward becoming a licensed professional engineer. Within the major, each student picks a specialty in computer, electrical or mechanical engineering, and separate lab facilities back up each of those choices. Someone interested in the degree starts by submitting an application to the university. A faculty adviser can then help map out a course plan and weigh the specialty options against personal goals.