Concordia’s physics department now offers three dual-degree pre-engineering programs in partnership with the College of Engineering at North Dakota State University in Fargo, the College of Engineering at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, and the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.

Students will complete three years of coursework at Concordia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in applied science. The next two years of study will be at one of our partnering institutions listed above, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSES

Pre-Engineering Faculty Advisor

Before declaring a pre-engineering degree, students must first meet with the pre-engineering faculty advisor,  Dr. Manzoni.

Concordia's pre-engineering advisor helps students develop a personalized game plan to navigate the dual-degree program. Dr. Manzoni is available for one-on-one meetings throughout the academic year.

A new partnership was announced in 2023 that students participating in the NDSU dual-degree program will spend three years at Concordia before transferring to NDSU to complete an engineering major of their choice. Upon successful completion, they will graduate with both a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia with a major in applied science and a Bachelor of Science in engineering from NDSU. The following concentrations are offered in this program:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Biosystems Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Since Fall 2022, students have had the option of participating in the Valparaiso dual-degree program, spending three years at Concordia and two years at Valparaiso University, obtaining a B.A. in applied science from Concordia and a B.S. in engineering from Valparaiso University at the conclusion of the program. Three concentrations are offered in this program: computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Completion of the program coursework with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, both overall and in the pre-engineering math and science classes, is required for enrollment into either program.

Beginning in Fall 2024, students may participate in a dual-degree program with Washington University in St. Louis. They will spend three years at Concordia and two years at Washington University, obtaining a B.A. in applied science from Concordia and a B.S. in engineering from Washington University at the conclusion of the program. The following engineering concentrations are offered in this program: biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and systems science & engineering. Concordia students who maintain a 3.25 GPA and take the relevant required coursework are guaranteed acceptance at Washington University in St. Louis.

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Dr. Luiz A. Manzoni

Chair/Professor, Physics; Pre-Engineering Advisor Physics