Department of Physics and Astronomy 

Website: https://www.washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/arts-sciences/departments/physics-astronomy/degree-engineering.html

Engineering courses allow engineering transfer students to complete most of the program common to the first two years at most recognized schools of engineering. They also provide a background of application to theory for students majoring in mathematics and the physical sciences.

Faculty

Senior Lecturer Keith Mazachek, PhD

Student Learning Outcomes

Students participating in the engineering transfer program at Washburn University, upon graduation, are expected to have:

• Acquired an understanding of the different engineering disciplines and functions.
• Acquired a solid foundation in mathematics, the sciences, and basic engineering necessary to further their engineering education; and develop the ability to progress from observations to logical conclusions, applying analytical and critical thinking.

A joint “3-2” dual degree program with Kansas State University, the University of Kansas, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City enables a student to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or Computer Information Sciences at Washburn University, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at one of the other universities. Three years are spent at Washburn University pursuing the BS in one of the majors above. Upon satisfactory completion of this work, the student will be eligible for transfer to KSU, KU, or UMKC. Upon satisfactory completion of additional work as agreed upon by the student, the advisory committee, and the chairperson of the department involved, the student will receive the appropriate BS from Washburn University. Upon satisfactory completion of the requirements of the engineering school, the student will be awarded a BS in Engineering from that school. This program will normally take five years, but depending upon the particular field of engineering, the time may vary.

Due to the complexities of transferring to engineering schools with different major requirements and to avoid taking courses not fulfilling engineering degree requirements, it is imperative that the engineering student be advised in their course of study by a faculty member in the department.

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