Engineering

Curriculum Overview

Four dual-degree options are available at Jacksonville University: engineering physics, engineering mathematics, chemistry, and biology.

Engineering Degree Plan (PDF)

These programs include the University core curriculum, the majority of the departmental requirements, and engineering fundamental courses. Course descriptions and a generic curriculum of study are published in the Jacksonville University academic catalog, and a detailed curriculum for each option is available from the Director of Engineering Programs. In addition to JU's requirements, the programs include some essential engineering courses required by the affiliated institutions. The programs are of high quality with course contents matching those of the majority of the affiliated institutions. Transfer of credits to the affiliated institutions has been 100 percent successful, which is evidence of high quality of instruction at JU. Student/faculty ratios are low, and students receive individual attention from instructors. Extremely effective student advising is made available by the program administration, and inter-institutional matters are considered in the course scheduling and curriculum planning.

Students are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average before transferring to most of the affiliated institutions. This limitation improves the quality of the program and challenges students to excel. Research participation opportunities are available to interested students.

Students who seek to enroll in engineering programs must exhibit strong backgrounds in mathematics and physics. Transfer students are evaluated on an individual basis and normally receive credit for appropriate courses taken elsewhere.