Engineering
What Is Engineering?
Is Engineering for me?
Engineering @ Southern
The engineering program at Southern prepares students for rewarding careers in the
engineering industry or for future graduate studies. Students gain engineering design
experience through interactive and practical labs, industry internships, and capstone
projects. Through service-oriented projects, faculty and students at Southern contribute
to the well-being of communities.
How do I know if engineering is right for me?
Engineers are known as problem-solvers, who build, design, and create new things as
solutions. If you exhibit any of the following:
- Creative, curious, and technically/analytically-minded
- Enjoy problem-solvering and being hands on
- Strong interest in science and math
- Enjoy multidisciplinary environments and jobs
Find the concentration that is right for you
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering focuses on the development of the hardware and software components that drive modern technology. In Southern’s computer engineering concentration, students are exposed to microcontrollers, real-time embedded systems, printed circuit board design, computer architecture, digital and analog electronics, robotics, programming, and operating systems.
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering focuses on the design and application of equipment related to electricity. In Southern’s electrical engineering concentration, student’s deal with power generation and transmission systems, analog and digital electronics, signal processing, and robotics and electromechanical devices.
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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering focuses on systems in motion, mechanical engineering investigates topics such as mechanical power transfer, engines, material deformation, heat transfer, and fluid motion. In Southern’s mechanical engineering concentration, students are exposed to a variety of engineering systems encountered in power generation, HVAC, refrigeration, robotics, manufacturing, and many other areas.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Exposure to calculus in high school is recommended and highly encouraged.
If starting with classes at a community college, it is recommended that students consult with a faculty advisor at Southern prior to registering for classes to ensure the best possible transfer pathway.
According to nation-wide institutional data, less than half of engineering graduates complete their degrees in four years.
If you're interested in continuing your education to the graduate level, research experiences provide an excellent chance to get a taste for grad school and engineering research.
Additionally, many graduate engineering programs require applicants to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for graduate school applications.
The first year or two you’ll spend a lot of time with math and sciences as well as introductory engineering courses, then move into your specialized concentration. Students should be prepared for a rigorous program that gets them ready for the field of engineering.