All Engineering majors start in Pre-Eng Upon completion of 60 credit hours and the appropriate prerequesites, student will pick a major from the following: - Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Technology
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
- An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- An ability to communicate effectively
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- A knowledge of contemporary issues
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
DEGREE OPTIONS/FUTURE ACADEMIC PATHS Upon completition of the Pre-Engineering program students will chose to pursue a degree in Mechanical, Civil or Engineering Technology. Graduate Students may also find similar academic interests in: - Business Administration
- Engineering Technology
| CAREER CLOSE-UP Engineering Technology (General) Median wage (TX) - $82,870
Median wage (US) - $77,120 Wage information taken from Bureau of Labor Statistics Mechanical Engineers Median wage (TX) - $90,090
Median wage (US) - $80,580 Civil Engineers Median wage (TX) - $87,950
Median wage (US) - $81,180 Wage information taken from http://wtamu.myplan.com |
