Entering freshmen desiring to study engineering are admitted to the Freshman Engineering Program. During the first two or three semesters on campus, students take a set of courses that are required by all engineering departments.

Common freshman year
The following courses are common to all sixteen engineering degree programs available at Missouri S&T. You'll complete this common freshman year before moving on to your chosen major.

Chemistry & Physics

• Lab Safety & Hazardous Materials (Chem 4)
• General Chemistry (Chem 1)
• General Chemistry Laboratory (Chem 2)
• Engineering Physics I (Phys 23)

Mathematics

• Pre-calculus classes, if needed*
• Calculus for Engineers I (Math 14)
• Calculus for Engineers II (Math 15)

Engineering

• Study & Careers in Engineering seminar (FE 10)
• Engineering Design w/Computer Appl. (IDE 20)

Humanities & Social Sciences

• Exposition & Argumentation (English 20)
• Humanities/Social Sciences -" two courses**

* A math placement test is taken prior to your first semester at Missouri S&T. Some students place directly into calculus the first semester, while others take algebra and/or trigonometry before taking calculus.

** Missouri S&T engineering students are required to take several humanities and social sciences courses, including history (History 112, 175, 176 or Political Science 90), economics (Econ 121 or 122) and several electives. You'll take two of these courses freshman year.

Complete descriptions of each of the courses listed above as well as additional requirements for specific engineering majors can be found in the Missouri S&T undergraduate catalog: http://registrar.mst.edu/cataloginfo/cataloginfo.html

Freshman engineering students may state a preference for a major in a particular engineering field prior to completing the freshman engineering requirements, if desired. This stated preference is used in the consideration for freshman scholarships, if available, in the preferred department. After successfully completing the freshman engineering requirements, you'll formally apply for admission to a specific engineering department.

Academic Success
The Freshman Engineering Program provides high-quality advising to enhance the likelihood of student academic success. Your freshman advisor (an engineering faculty member) will serve as a valuable source of information and advice during your first year on campus, helping you to select courses, make academic decisions, and locate & utilize campus resources.

Selecting a Major
The Freshman Engineering Program provides information about the various engineering fields so that students can make an informed decision regarding an engineering major and career. You'll be encouraged to explore your own unique strengths, desires and goals. You'll also visit engineering departments, attend professional presentations, and meet with your advisor in preparation for selecting a major.

People
Dr. Jeffrey D. Cawlfield (Director of Freshman Engineering Program)
Ph.D. University of California-Berkeley

Dr. F. Scott Miller (Associate Director of Freshman Engineering Program)
Ph.D. Missouri University of Science and Technology

Sixteen Engineering Majors
Missouri S&T offers sixteen separate engineering degree programs (majors). Many of these degree programs are grouped into departments. For example, the Material Science and Engineering Department offers two undergraduate degree programs: Ceramic Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering. Here's a complete list of engineering majors with links to department websites.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Ceramic Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Geological Engineering
• Interdisciplinary Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering