General Engineering Major

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The General Engineering Major is a divisional major incorporating the engineering disciplines of aeronautical, astronautical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental and engineering mechanics and systems engineering. This divisional program is recommended for cadets who wish to major in engineering but prefer a broad, flexible curriculum with a high degree of individual choice. This program is an alternative for cadets already declared in an engineering disciplinary major who, for a variety of reasons, find the divisional approach more suited to fulfilling graduation requirements.

The Academy’s general engineering curriculum will not immediately prepare graduates to pursue an advanced degree in a specific engineering discipline; therefore, the general engineer may first be required to obtain an undergraduate degree from another university. Most universities require at least one year of academic residence before granting a degree from their institutions. Some universities do not require an accredited undergraduate degree, but additional undergraduate work is necessary before acceptance into a graduate program.

The curriculum provides a cadet the maximum flexibility to selectively structure his academic program to individual preferences. The program, however, is not accredited under the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). A Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering is awarded upon completion of all requirements.