Interdisciplinary Program in Pre-Engineering

The pre-engineering program at William Paterson University is a two-year, non-degree program specifically designed to provide students with course work equivalent to the first two years of engineering study. Students seeking careers in any of the primary fields of engineering (chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering) qualify, on successful completion of the program, for transfer to an accredited engineering institute. Students are not required to complete the program in two years and in many cases may find a three-year option preferable. Both full- and part-time students are welcome in the program.
      Admission: Students must meet the minimum requirements for admission to William Paterson University. However, students that enter the pre-engineering program who meet only the minimum mathematics and laboratory science requirements may not be able to finish the program in two years without taking courses in one or more summer semesters. Additional admission requirements may need to be met to ensure transfer to a cooperating engineering institution.
      Curriculum: The academic curriculum contains a sequence of courses from mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, and the humanities. Courses from these fields designated as electives, other general education electives, and further courses or electives for students in the three-year option should be chosen in consultation with the academic advisor based on the student’s particular field of interest or choice of institution for transfer.

PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Core requirements 48 Credits

Electives (determined by engineering concentration) 16-20 Credits