Dual Degree Program
The Dual Degree Program is a program of study designed for students who wish to become professional engineers or applied scientists. Westminster College cooperates with Washington University in a Dual Degree Program leading to undergraduate degrees in liberal arts and in engineering. Participants may follow either a 3-2 or a 4-2 schedule, entering the School of Engineering and Applied Science after their junior year or senior year at Westminster College. Students following the 4-2 schedule must apply no later than one year after graduation from Westminster College.
Students meeting Washington University's admission expectations should be able to earn an engineering degree with four semesters of technical study. At the end of this time, the student will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or applied science from Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westminster College (assuming completion of the normal requirements for a B.A. degree). Bachelor's degrees offered by the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Washington University include aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as computer science, engineering management, and systems science and engineering. Programs of study leading to an optional minor include computer science, environmental engineering, manufacturing, and robotics.
During the years at Westminster College, the student must complete the requirements for a major and meet the following course requirements in order to be considered for admission to Washington University:
A minimum of 70-90 semester hours of transferable college credit (courses with grades of C or better).
Mathematics: Calculus through differential equations.
Chemistry: Two-course sequence, including laboratory. Chemical engineering majors only are required to complete a two-course sequence in organic chemistry.
Computer Programming:One course or certified proficiency in a high-level language.
Physics:Three-course sequence (at least two of which employ calculus), including laboratory.
Biology(required for biomedical engineering only): A pre-approved three-course sequence in modern biology is strongly recommended.*
English Composition: One course, acceptable examination scores, or college certification of proficiency.
Humanities and Social Sciences: At least 18 semester hours, including six hours of humanities, six hours of social sciences, and one course at the upper level (300 or higher).
Approval for these courses can be obtained from the Dual Degree Office.
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at Westminster also may participate in the program, completing the Bachelor of Science at Washington University in four semesters or fewer. The liaison for the Dual Degree Program is Dr. Glen Frerichs of the Department of Biological, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences
MU Transfer Program
The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) Engineering Transfer Program is designed for students who wish to become professional engineers or applied scientists. Westminster College cooperates with the University of Missouri-Columbia in a transfer program leading to the bachelor of science degree from the MU College of Engineering. Students interested in this program will spend 2-3 years at Westminster and then transfer to the University of Missouri-Columbia to complete their program. Bachelor's degrees offered by the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Engineering include: biological, chemical, chemical/biochemical, chemical/environmental, civil and environmental, computer, electrical, computer and electrical, computer science, industrial and manufacturing and mechanical engineering. Please contact Dr. Kent Palmer, chair of the Physics Department and Environmental Studies, for additional information.