Academics
Engineering
We aim to produce engineers who are not only experts in their fields, but who are also concerned about the environment in which they work.
The exciting and rewarding work of engineers is all around us. The bridges and roads over which we travel, the computer systems we use, the cars we drive, the appliances we depend on and so much more are the products of engineering ingenuity and know-how.
Saint Michael's can provide you with the opportunity to pursue a challenging engineering degree together with the breadth and enrichment that comes with a traditional liberal arts curriculum.
We offer students a choice of two five-year cooperative programs, one with the University of Vermont and one with Clarkson University. At either university, you'll be able to choose from a variety of engineering offerings, including chemical, mechanical, civil/environmental and electrical/computer engineering.
You'll start your program by taking your mathematics and laboratory science courses at Saint Michael's, where you'll have access to your professor, rather than a graduate assistant. You'll also complete Saint Michael's liberal studies requirements--a liberal arts curriculum that offers insight and perspective on our culture, past, present and future. When you transfer to either Clarkson or UVM you'll focus on the engineering aspect of your curriculum.
While these programs each take five years to finish, you do receive two college degrees: a BA from Saint Michael's and a BS degree in engineering from the university you attend. More importantly, the goal of our programs is broader than that of a conventional engineering program. We aim to produce engineers who are not only experts in their fields, but who are also knowledgeable and concerned about the environment in which they work.
The engineering professors at Saint Michael's College ensure students have plenty of interaction and support as they pursue an engineering degree. The faculty members are dedicated to working with students one-on-one to answer questions and address any concerns regarding their courses.
Current and prospective undergraduate research students in the natural sciences, math, and engineering, can find research opportunities at: http://www.webguru.neu.edu/.