Program Description

The BS in General Engineering degree combines the fundamentals of electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering with a focused depth in one of these areas. It also allows you freedom to choose more engineering courses (for instance to focus on robotics or energy) or to venture into broader areas of your choosing such as ecology, bioengineering, business, etc.

The BS in General Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Entering and Completing the Major

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, so if you change your mind about a major, or want to include an additional program, you are able to do so, as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen major(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a major within their first two quarters at SPU.

• If this is your first quarter at SPU and you identified a major in this department as your first choice on your application for admission to the University, you have gained entry to the major. To change or add a major, follow these instructions.
• If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a major in this department.
• The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a major; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
• To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the major or minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different major.
• You must complete the major requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the major.

General Engineering (BS)

131 Credits Minimum, Including 45 Upper Division (UD)

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A tech internship or professional experience must be approved before enrolling in EGR 4941 and completed before passing EGR 4941.

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Electives must be chosen from approved EGR, CPE, EE, ME or non-engineering courses (at least 2 credits must be in engineering or computer science). These will be selected to meet the student's goals and must be approved by the Chair of General Engineering.

Suggested Course Sequence

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UCOL 1000 University Colloquium should be the section taught be an engineering faculty member.

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WRI 1000 Academic Inquiry and Writing Seminar must be taken before WRI 1100 Disciplinary Research and Writing Seminar. The WRI 1100 Disciplinary Research and Writing Seminar should be the section taught by an engineering faculty member.

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Note that CSC 1230 is a pre-req for some optional later courses.

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See Degree Requirements list in the catalog.

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Relevant prereqs will depend on concentration sequence.

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This is also a prerequisite for EGR 4941 Engineering Professional Experience. See ECS Intern Canvas site for details.  

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To be taken in junior or senior year. See link at the bottom of this page for a list.

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Completion of an approved internship or certification is a required pre-req.

Technical Electives List

See the Requirements tab for a complete list of technical electives.