Pre-Engineering
The pre-engineering program helps students develop their skills in math, science, and engineering to prepare them for success in an engineering major of their choice.
About Our Pre-Engineering Degree
Curriculum Tracks
| SEMESTER 1 | |
| GE 100 Fundamentals of Engineering | 2 Cr. |
| VUE 101 The Human Experience | 4 Cr. |
| MATH 131 Calculus 1 | 4 Cr. |
| PHYS 141/L Newtonian Mechanics | 4 Cr. |
| XS 101 Wellness & Stress | 1 Cr. |
| SEMESTER 2 | |
| First Year Engineering Course(s) in Major | 3-4 Cr. |
| VUE 102 The Human Experience | 4 Cr. |
| MATH 132 Calculus II | 4 Cr. |
| PHYS 142 or Humanities/Social Science | 3 Cr. |
Humanities/Social Science Electives: Students may take six credits from the approved list of Humanities courses or Social Science courses. Courses may be from the same area or from different areas. List of approved Humanities/Social Science Electives
World Language or Cultural Diversity Electives: Students will take three credits from either world language courses at the 102 level or above or from the diversity list. List of approved World Language Electives. List of approved Cultural Diversity Electives.
| SEMESTER 1 | |
| VUE 101 The Human Experience | 4 Cr. |
| MATH 125 Calculus & Functions Part 1 | 4 Cr. |
| Humanities/Social Science or World Language/Diversity Course | 3-4 Cr. |
| GS 100 Strategies for Academic Success | 1 Cr. |
| SEMESTER 2 | |
| First Year Engineering Course(s) in Major | 1-3 Cr. |
| VUE 102 The Human Experience | 4 Cr. |
| MATH 126 Calculus & Functions Part II | 4 Cr. |
| PHYS 141/L Newtonian Mechanics | 4 Cr. |
| XS 101 Wellness & Stress | 1 Cr. |
| SUMMER 1 | |
| MATH 132 Calculus 2 | 4 Cr. |
| GE 109 Mechanics-Statics (Depending on Major) | 3 Cr. |
Humanities/Social Science Electives: Students may take six credits from the approved list of Humanities courses or Social Science courses. Courses may be from the same area or from different areas. List of approved Humanities/Social Science Electives
World Language or Cultural Diversity Electives: Students will take three credits from either world language courses at the 102 level or above or from the diversity list. List of approved World Language Electives. List of approved Cultural Diversity Electives.
General Information
If you are not yet prepared to take Calculus I and Physics I during your first semester, you will begin a 4-year plan of study that will require you to take 1 or 2 courses the summer between your first and second year. These students are on the “gold” track. We focus on meeting you where you are at and will provide significant academic resources to help you succeed.
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The Valparaiso College of Engineering stresses hands-on laboratory experiences to complement theoretical instruction. Students spend hundreds of hours in laboratory experiences throughout their undergraduate program.
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Experiential Learning
Valpo’s College of Engineering truly believes experiential learning is impactful in preparing our students. Immersive experiences are vital elements because students have the opportunity to apply their hands, hearts, and minds to real-world situations in the classroom and even across the globe. The empowerment is real — and so is the impact our students make.
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Meet Our Faculty
Our professors are educators. And they’re also our students’ biggest advocates. Some of the finest engineering faculty in the field can be found at Valpo. These accomplished and dedicated individuals have earned numerous accolades for teaching and research on topics such as ethics and emerging technology, solar energy, soil analysis after earthquakes, jet technology, and more.
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