Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
The engineering degree at JMU synergistically combines the strengths of a traditional engineering curriculum with many of the attributes that industry and academic experts have identified as desirable in the engineer of the 21st century. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree spans the traditional engineering sub-disciplines; focuses on sustainability, engineering design and systems analysis; provides extensive hands-on laboratory and design studio experiences; and integrates business, management and social aspects of sustainable engineering design.
The curriculum is designed to meet all engineering accreditation standards and to prepare you to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) pre-licensure exam. Graduates will be prepared to succeed in the engineering workforce or in advanced engineering degree programs by exhibiting the practical ingenuity of an "engineering versatilist."
Degrees Offered
B.S.
Concentrations
None
Minors
None
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Declare the engineering major when you register for orientation.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Complete a "Change or Declaration of Major” form and obtain the signature of the school director in the ISAT/CS building, room 157.
Progressing in the Major
Engineering students must meet the following progression standards before being admitted into junior level (300-level) or senior level (400-level) engineering courses.
You must make at least a "C-" grade in the following required courses:
ENGR 112, 212, 221, 231, 232
MATH 235, 236, 237, 238
PHYS 240, 140L, 250, 150L
General Chemistry and lab (course number to be determined) or CHEM 131, 131L, 132, 132L
You must have an overall GPA and a required major GPA of at least 2.500 (no rounding).
