All engineering students are enrolled in a common freshman year curriculum with the exception of a science elective taken in the second semester. The core program concentrates on Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Humanities, as well as an introduction to engineering concepts in computer programming and computer-aided design. Departmental career seminars are offered to provide freshmen with career guidance information about the professional opportunities and areas of specialization within each particular discipline.

The undergraduate engineering curriculum provides the foundation for careers in engineering as well as the basis for further study in engineering and other professions such as law, medicine, and management. Studies concentrate on mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering science, and engineering analysis and design within a particular engineering discipline. The curriculum places special emphasis upon developing oral and written communication skills, and it offers opportunities to develop an appreciation of the social sciences and humanities, and the flexibility to pursue minors.

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B.S. Degrees Offered

The College offers full-time (day) academic programs leading to the following bachelor of science degrees:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

The undergraduate engineering programs offered by Villanova University are fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).