Requirements for Dual-Degree Program
To successfully complete the dual-degree program in engineering, with the intent to transfer to the two schools that are currently affiliated with Albion College (see above), students must fulfill the following requirements.
General Requirements
While at Albion College, each student must:
- Complete at least 24 units of college credit prior to transfer to an approved school of engineering. 16 of these units must be earned at Albion College.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum grade point average in courses in chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics of 3.0.
- Complete the writing competency requirement.
- Achieve successful transfer admission to an approved engineering program of study.
- Make a written application for a dual degree to the Albion College registrar. This application must be submitted by the end of the twelfth week of the student’s junior year and receive the endorsement of the Engineering Advisory Committee (EAC).
While at the transfer engineering school, each student must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete at least eight units of college credit in an ABET accredited program at the transfer school. These courses must be approved by the EAC for Albion credit.
Engineering Core Course Requirements
All students in the dual-degree program in engineering must complete the following core course requirements at Albion:
- LA 101: First-Year Seminar (1 unit)
- Three of the following seven Albion College core requirements (3 units):
- Artistic, Historical, and Textual Modes of Inquiry
- Environmental, Ethnicity, Gender, and Global Categories
- Students must complete the College divisional requirements
- Computer Science 171 (1 unit)
- Economics and Management 101 (1 unit)
- English 101 (1 unit)
- Mathematics 141, 143, 245, 247 (4 units)
- Physics 167, 168, 243, 244 (3 units)
- Chemistry 121, 123 (2 units)
Notes: The modeling and scientific modes of inquiry are completed by the required courses in science and mathematics.
Departmental policies on awarding AP credit are listed under the respective department in the Programs of Study section of this catalog. However, transfer institutions' policies on accepting AP credit vary. Students should consult with the DDPE director regarding AP credit while planning Albion course work.
Engineering Emphases Requirements
All students in the dual-degree program in engineering must select and complete one of the six areas of engineering emphasis listed below. General engineering is appropriate for students interested in aerospace, civil, marine, materials, mechanical or nuclear engineering.
- General Engineering: Physics 191, 245, 250; Mathematics/Physics 375 (3.25 units)
- Biomedical Engineering: Chemistry 211; Mathematics 309, Mathematics/Physics 375; Physics 191, 250 (4.25 units)
- Chemical Engineering: Chemistry 211, 212; Physics 191, 250 (3.25 units)
- Computer/Electrical Engineering: Computer Science 173; Mathematics 239; Physics 245, 250; Mathematics/Computer Science 299 or Physics 191 (4.25 units)
- Environmental/Geological Engineering: Mathematics/Physics 375; Biology 210 or Chemistry 211 or Physics 250; one course from Geology 101, 104, 115; Physics 191 (3.25 units)
- Industrial Engineering/Operations Research (IEOR): Computer Science 173; Economics and Management 211; Mathematics/Computer Science 299; Mathematics 309; one from Mathematics 310, 311, 326, 349, or 360 (4.25 units)
Note: DDPE students selecting IEOR must declare "DDPE: Mathematics-IEOR" as their major. All other DDPE students should declare "DDPE-Physics" as their major.
Requirements for Dual-Degree Program
To successfully complete the dual-degree program in engineering, with the intent to transfer to the two schools that are currently affiliated with Albion College (see above), students must fulfill the following requirements.
General Requirements
While at Albion College, each student must:
- Complete at least 24 units of college credit prior to transfer to an approved school of engineering. 16 of these units must be earned at Albion College.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum grade point average in courses in chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics of 3.0.
- Complete the writing competency requirement.
- Achieve successful transfer admission to an approved engineering program of study.
- Make a written application for a dual degree to the Albion College registrar. This application must be submitted by the end of the twelfth week of the student’s junior year and receive the endorsement of the Engineering Advisory Committee (EAC).
While at the transfer engineering school, each student must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete at least eight units of college credit in an ABET accredited program at the transfer school. These courses must be approved by the EAC for Albion credit.
Engineering Core Course Requirements
All students in the dual-degree program in engineering must complete the following core course requirements at Albion:
- LA 101: First-Year Seminar (1 unit)
- Three of the following seven Albion College core requirements (3 units):
- Artistic, Historical, and Textual Modes of Inquiry
- Environmental, Ethnicity, Gender, and Global Categories
- Students must complete the College divisional requirements
- Computer Science 171 (1 unit)
- Economics and Management 101 (1 unit)
- English 101 (1 unit)
- Mathematics 141, 143, 245, 247 (4 units)
- Physics 167, 168, 243, 244 (3 units)
- Chemistry 121, 123 (2 units)
Notes: The modeling and scientific modes of inquiry are completed by the required courses in science and mathematics.
Departmental policies on awarding AP credit are listed under the respective department in the Programs of Study section of this catalog. However, transfer institutions' policies on accepting AP credit vary. Students should consult with the DDPE director regarding AP credit while planning Albion course work.
Engineering Emphases Requirements
All students in the dual-degree program in engineering must select and complete one of the six areas of engineering emphasis listed below. General engineering is appropriate for students interested in aerospace, civil, marine, materials, mechanical or nuclear engineering.
- General Engineering: Physics 191, 245, 250; Mathematics/Physics 375 (3.25 units)
- Biomedical Engineering: Chemistry 211; Mathematics 309, Mathematics/Physics 375; Physics 191, 250 (4.25 units)
- Chemical Engineering: Chemistry 211, 212; Physics 191, 250 (3.25 units)
- Computer/Electrical Engineering: Computer Science 173; Mathematics 239; Physics 245, 250; Mathematics/Computer Science 299 or Physics 191 (4.25 units)
- Environmental/Geological Engineering: Mathematics/Physics 375; Biology 210 or Chemistry 211 or Physics 250; one course from Geology 101, 104, 115; Physics 191 (3.25 units)
- Industrial Engineering/Operations Research (IEOR): Computer Science 173; Economics and Management 211; Mathematics/Computer Science 299; Mathematics 309; one from Mathematics 310, 311, 326, 349, or 360 (4.25 units)
Note: DDPE students selecting IEOR must declare "DDPE: Mathematics-IEOR" as their major. All other DDPE students should declare "DDPE-Physics" as their major.
Degree Programs
After successfully completing three years of approved study at Albion College, DDPE students are required to gain admission to an engineering degree program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). As the admission requirements of these programs vary substantially, students are required to have their school of transfer approved by the EAC. Students who transfer to engineering schools that have not been approved by the EAC will not receive an Albion degree.
The two engineering programs currently affiliated with Albion College are:
- University of Michigan (MI) College of Engineering
- Columbia University (NY) Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Albion has a formal transfer agreement with Columbia University that guarantees admission to Albion College students who successfully complete all required courses in the first attempt with a grade of 3.0, maintain a 3.3 GPA in all required courses and in overall course work, and satisfy other academic requirements as specified by Columbia. The University of Michigan requires all students to earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 both overall and in science prior to transfer, with higher GPA requirements for more competitive engineering majors such as mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering. Although meeting these minimum GPA requirements is generally sufficient for admission to the University of Michigan, it is not a guarantee. Students are strongly recommended to earn GPAs above these minimum admission requirements.
Students unable to meet the GPA requirements of the above two schools, or who would prefer to transfer to an engineering school not listed above, may still participate in the DDPE through transfer to an alternate engineering institution. They will still need to meet all or parts of the dual-degree program requirements, as listed below. See the DDPE director for additional information about this option.
Degree Programs
After successfully completing three years of approved study at Albion College, DDPE students are required to gain admission to an engineering degree program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). As the admission requirements of these programs vary substantially, students are required to have their school of transfer approved by the EAC. Students who transfer to engineering schools that have not been approved by the EAC will not receive an Albion degree.
The two engineering programs currently affiliated with Albion College are:
- University of Michigan (MI) College of Engineering
- Columbia University (NY) Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Albion has a formal transfer agreement with Columbia University that guarantees admission to Albion College students who successfully complete all required courses in the first attempt with a grade of 3.0, maintain a 3.3 GPA in all required courses and in overall course work, and satisfy other academic requirements as specified by Columbia. The University of Michigan requires all students to earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 both overall and in science prior to transfer, with higher GPA requirements for more competitive engineering majors such as mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering. Although meeting these minimum GPA requirements is generally sufficient for admission to the University of Michigan, it is not a guarantee. Students are strongly recommended to earn GPAs above these minimum admission requirements.
Students unable to meet the GPA requirements of the above two schools, or who would prefer to transfer to an engineering school not listed above, may still participate in the DDPE through transfer to an alternate engineering institution. They will still need to meet all or parts of the dual-degree program requirements, as listed below. See the DDPE director for additional information about this option.
