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Oglethorpe is associated with the Georgia Institute of Technology,
the University of Florida, Auburn University, Mercer University, and
the University of Southern California in combined programs of
liberal arts and engineering. The programs require the student to
complete three years at Oglethorpe University and the final two
years at one of these engineering schools. The three years at
Oglethorpe include core curriculum courses, General Chemistry I and
II, College Physics I and II, Calculus I-III, a choice of
Differential Equations or Linear Algebra and a foreign language
course at the second semester elementary-level or higher. The two
years of technical education require the completion of courses in
one of the branches of engineering.
In this combined plan, the two degrees which are awarded upon the
successful completion of the program are the degree of Bachelor of
Arts by Oglethorpe University and the degree of Bachelor of Science
in Engineering by the engineering school. Because the required
pre-engineering curricula of the five affiliated schools are
slightly different, the student is advised to consult frequently
with the faculty member serving as dual degree engineering program
advisor.
Engineering is a difficult subject. Students can maximize their
chances for success by starting at Oglethorpe where the faculty’s
primary concern is effective teaching and working closely with
students. Classes are small, and laboratories offer the opportunity
for hands-on experience with sophisticated equipment. This strong
foundation gives the student an excellent preparation for
professional school, resulting in more effective learning in
advanced engineering courses. As a liberal arts and sciences
university, Oglethorpe stresses broad education for intelligent
leadership. Here, the student will explore the fundamental fields of
knowledge, further his or her understanding of science and
mathematics, and refine the abilities to read, write, speak, and
reason with clarity. This preparation will serve the student well in
any career but particularly so in the engineering field. With strong
preparation in engineering plus a liberal arts education, the
student will be ready for a variety of career positions. The dual
degree engineering program provides an education that is both broad
and deep – a combination that will serve the graduate well as career
responsibilities increase.
Note: Dual-degree students in engineering may not use
Oglethorpe financial aid assistance to attend other institutions.
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