Dual Degree/Engineering

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Dual Degree Program in Engineering and Applied Science

Drew University has a dual degree or combined plan program affiliation with Columbia University. This program leads to an undergraduate liberal arts (B.A.) degree from Drew and an undergraduate engineering (B.S.) degree from Columbia University. Participants commonly follow a "3-2" or "4-2" scheduling, entering the engineering school after their junior or senior year at Drew respectively. Possibilities also exist for earning a graduate engineering degree (M.S.) in six total years.

The Dual Degree program is an attractive alternative to traditional engineering curricula which are often highly structured and can require longer than four years to complete. Program graduates are "liberally educated engineers" possessing strong communications and problem solving skills, and a broad background in the humanities and social sciences as well as a high-quality technical education. They are well prepared to advance in technical management and to play major roles in solving increasingly complex societal problems.

Other advantages of Dual Degree study include: the possibility of postponing irreversible career decisions while exploring and confirming long-term goals; the ability to complete degrees in two diverse areas under predictable conditions; gaining time for the pursuit of other academic, athletic, or extra-curricular interests; and the opportunity to use the supportive, personal environment of Drew to develop the skills and confidence for success in engineering.