The BA-ES is designed for students who recognize the increasing importance of science and technology in today’s world, and who want to better understand the engineer’s role in service to humanity. In addition to taking core courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science, students study thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, optics, mechanics, signals, and circuits.

Focus areas of study include, but aren’t limited to, biomedical, chemical, electrical and computer, mechanical engineering, optics, and computer science. Hence, engineering science students achieve both depth and breadth in engineering and science, and are able to function across disciplines, and graduate well prepared for advanced studies, as well as professional employment. Careers as patent attorney, technical writer, science advisor, technical sales, as well as science and engineering education are observed and possible outcomes.

Because no single standardized curriculum exists, the engineering science major is not ABET-accredited. Engineering science students who intend to seek licensure as a professional engineer should be aware that this non-accredited degree program will require additional education, work, and/or experience to qualify to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.