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Dual-Degree Engineering

Dual-Degree Engineering

Launch your engineering career with Centre’s dual-degree program. Complete a degree in math, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, or environmental studies, then gain an engineering degree from a partner university.

Overview

Centre’s Dual-Degree Engineering Program combines the depth of your major with specialized training at a top engineering school. You’ll spend three years at Centre building strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, then transfer to either Washington University in St. Louis or the University of Kentucky to complete an engineering degree in approximately two years. As a graduate, you will earn two degrees—one from Centre and one from the partner institution—positioning you for success in a wide range of engineering careers with a distinct interdisciplinary advantage.

Other engineering options at Centre include the engineering major, the engineering studies major, and the engineering minor.

Curriculum

Before transferring, you’ll complete most of the requirements for your Centre major, along with all general education classes. You’ll also take additional courses that the partner engineering school requires based on your intended field. A typical set of pre-engineering requirements is two semesters of calculus-based physics with labs, three semesters of calculus and differential equations, and one semester of chemistry with lab.

Experiential Learning

Students engage in hands-on learning experiences and reflection to develop skills and increase knowledge retention.

Engineering students at Centre College gain hands-on experience through mentored research with faculty and peers. You'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of STEM interests, including sports analytics, the mathematics of board games, animal development, taxonomy, and more.

Internships

We're committed to helping students find quality internship experiences in the career area of their choice.

Centre students have completed internships at Microsoft, the University of Kentucky Department of Biomedical Engineering, OnPoint Warranty Solutions, Norton Healthcare, Asurion, Hitachi Automotive, and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association.

Careers

Our extraordinary liberal arts and sciences education prepares students for meaningful lives and careers.

Centre graduates have found success in a wide array of engineering careers, including aerospace engineering, civil engineering, project management, software engineering, automation testing, environmental engineering and health care.