Dual Degree Engineering Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The
Dual Degree Engineering program is a cooperative agreement between Hendrix
College and two colleges that offer ABET-accredited engineering programs. The
program is sometimes also called "combined degree" or
"3/2." The two engineering schools in the Hendrix Dual Degree Engineering
Program are Columbia University in New York City, NY, and Washington University
in St. Louis in St. Louis, MO. The student begins at Hendrix
College, and completes most or all of the graduation requirements for a B.A.
During the last year at Hendrix, the student applies to the engineering school.
If accepted, the student then attends the engineering school for two or three years,
completing the requirements for a BS (2 years) and MS (3 years) in engineering.
The engineering schools have excellent engineering programs,
and admissions are highly competitive. Each year, these schools reserve a small
number of seats for students from Hendrix and other schools like us across the
nation. While there is competition for these spots, the probability of
receiving admission through the Dual Degree program is much higher than the
probability of receiving admission into the engineering program as a first-year
student.
There are many types of engineering, including mechanical,
electrical, chemical, civil, and computer engineering. Other types include
systems, aeronautical, financial, environmental, biomedical, and industrial
engineering. Each partner school offers a different selection of these
engineering types.
Look to the Future
The choice of major at Hendrix depends on the type of
engineering degree being sought. For example, a student interested in civil,
mechanical, or electrical engineering will typically major in physics. A
student interested in chemical or biochemical engineering might major in
chemistry, chemical physics, or biochemistry molecular biology. A student
interested in computer engineering will major in computer science. Finishing
requirements for a Hendrix degree with one major in three years requires
careful preparation and planning. Students will typically not have time to also
complete a second major or a minor or have time to take a complete semester to
study abroad unless they stay for the fourth year. However, if a student
arrives at Hendrix with multiple transfer credits or Advanced Placement (AP)
credits, it is possible to complete something beyond the one major.
The following Hendrix classes are required for general
admission to all the Dual Degree programs:
- CHEM
110 General Chemistry I: Chemical Structure and Properties (w/Lab)
- CSCI
150 Foundations of Computer Science (w/Lab)
- MATH
130 Calculus I
- MATH
140 Calculus II
- MATH
260 Differential Equations
- MATH
230 Multivariable Calculus
- PHYS
235 Workshop Physics I (w/Lab)
- PHYS
245 Workshop Physics II (w/Lab)
We also recommend completing MATH 270 Linear Algebra
and MATH 215 Introductory Statistics at Hendrix.
Other classes that must be taken at Hendrix depend on the
selection of engineering school and engineering type. First-year students
should work with their advisor to plan to fit these classes, plus the classes
needed for the Hendrix major, plus the Hendrix general graduation requirements
into three years. In order to meet this schedule, first-year students must
complete the calculus sequence in their first year. The other first-year
classes should work towards the major and general graduation requirements.
Financial aid packages provided by Hendrix College provide
assistance while the student is studying at Hendrix and do not continue while
the student is at the engineering school. Outside scholarships may or may not
apply to the engineering school tuition, depending on the details and
requirements of each scholarship. Each engineering school offers their own
financial aid packages, and it is the student's responsibility to apply for
these programs at the time of application to the program at each school.
Questions?
For information, contact
Dr. Ann Wright in the Physics Department. Additional information is available from Dual Degree Engineering Program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).