BS Liberal Arts: Engineering (combined degree) (intended)

This program is for students who want a liberal arts education and an engineering degree. Students in this program will earn, in five years, a B.A. or B.S. degree from Drew, and a B.S. degree from Washington University in St. Louis in engineering. Students will spend three years at Drew and then enroll at Washington at the end of their junior year for two additional years of study. A minimum 3.25 GPA both overall and in math and science coursework is expected. Options exist for a 4+2 schedule that allows students to be considered for admission to Washington after their fourth year at Drew, which gives students greater flexibility in course planning. Students may also earn an engineering master’s degree in addition to the undergraduate engineering and liberal arts degrees by enrolling in a graduate 3-year option.

The dual degree program is an attractive alternative to traditional engineering curricula, which are highly structured. Program graduates are “liberally educated engineers” possessing strong communications and problem-solving skills, and a broad background in the humanities and social sciences, as well as a high-quality technical education. They are well-prepared to advance in technical management and to play major roles in solving increasingly complex societal problems.

In Washington University’s program, students choose one of the following engineering majors:

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Systems Science and Engineering