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Lycoming College announced a new dual degree in engineering through the Washington University affiliate program that will enable students to earn a foundational liberal arts and sciences education at Lycoming College before moving on to pursue an additional degree in engineering from McKelvey Engineering at WashU, all in just five to six years.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States will see continued growth in engineering jobs with strong annual wages, and the new dual degree in engineering will prepare Lycoming College students to address this market shift. An attractive alternative to traditional engineering curricula, WashU’s dual degree program graduates students who are “liberally educated engineers,” with strong communication and problem-solving skills, a broad background in the humanities and social sciences, and a high-quality technical education.
"...it is clear both schools align perfectly in our mutual commitment to providing an exceptional liberal arts approach to engineering education."
Washington University will admit all Lycoming students who qualify for the program by earning a 3.25 cumulative GPA and a 3.25 STEM GPA at the end of their junior or senior year. Admission requirements also include completion of pre-engineering coursework in chemistry, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, and biology, as well as a number of humanities and social sciences disciplines. Students must submit applications to WashU during their third or fourth year at Lycoming. More information can be found at www.lycoming.edu/engineering.
“At WashU, we are delighted with our new engineering partnership with Lycoming College,” said Ronald Laue, Ph.D., senior assistant dean for Engineering Dual Degree at Washington University in St. Louis. “During our site visit and extensive meetings with faculty and staff at Lycoming College, it is clear both schools align perfectly in our mutual commitment to providing an exceptional liberal arts approach to engineering education.”
“Lycoming College is very pleased to be able to expand its academic offerings through this partnership with Washington University,” said Emily Wilson, Ph.D., assistant professor of astrophysics at Lycoming College. “We’re proud to help our students pursue ABET-accredited engineering degrees at an admired and respected institution like WashU that boasts an acceptance rate of just 12 percent for first-year students.”
Engineering at WashU includes a broad range of programs, including biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems science and engineering.
All of Lycoming College’s cooperative programs have a liberal arts emphasis that requires critical thought, virtually guaranteeing that talented, diligent students will be ready for additional academic pursuits. With faculty dedicated exclusively to the education of undergraduate students, an abundance of hands-on research opportunities, internships, and close STEM faculty mentorship, students are well-positioned to succeed at WashU and in the engineering field.
More information on the dual degree engineering program with Washington University can be found at www.lycoming.edu/engineering.