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All Engineering majors start in Pre-Eng
Upon completion of 60 credit hours and the appropriate prerequisites, the student will pick a major from the following:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
DEGREE OPTIONS/FUTURE ACADEMIC PATHS
Upon completion of the Pre-Engineering program students will choose to pursue a degree in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Electrical, or Engineering Technology.
CAREER CLOSE-UP
Engineering Technology (General)
Median wage (TX) - $82,870
Median wage (US) - $77,120
Wage information is taken from the 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 is taken from http://wtamu.myplan.com
Prerequisites
- Mathematics to solve problems.
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.