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Co-operative Engineering Education Program

Students interestin in the Co-operative Engineering Education Program should visit the McCormick Office of Career Developent [http://co-op.mccormick.northwestern.edu/] on the second floor of the Ford Building.

Two BS Degrees

Students with a wide range of interests may work toward two Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering. The full requirements for each degree must be approved by both departments (or program) no later than two academic quarters before completion of work for the second degree. The full requirements for each degree must be satisfied. At least 54 courses or equivalents must be presented before the awarding of a second degree. Students seeking two Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering should work with an advisor in each degree program. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a second bachelors degree outside of engineering should contact the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, Stephen Carr.

BS/MS Program

An option open to mechanical engineering undergraduates is the combined BS/MS program. Integrated planning of course work allows simultaneous study in undergraduate and graduate courses and early entrance into project or research work. Advanced placement, course exemption, and/or demonstrated proficiency may make it possible to complete the combined program in less than the normal five years. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree should contact the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, Bruce Lindvall (Tech L261), and the Mechanical Engineering Assistant Chair, Debbie Burton (Tech B226).

Undergraduate Honors Program

A student with a good scholastic record may be admitted to the Undergraduate Honors Program anytime during the junior or pre-senior year. At the time of admission, the student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. An honors student participating in the program must complete at least three units of approved advanced study (including courses normally accepted at the graduate level) with an average grade of B or better, and complete an extended independent study project (at least two quarters on the same topic) leading to an acceptable report. Successful completion of the Honors program will be noted on the student's transcript. Recognition will also be given in the commencement program. If a student's individually evaluated performance is not judged to meet the standards of success, the student will receive course grades and credit as earned.