Design your own 3+2 physics+eng degree?

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The discussion centers on the 3-2 dual degree program combining physics and engineering, specifically highlighting the structure where students spend three years at a liberal arts college followed by two years at an engineering school. Participants emphasize the importance of completing lower division courses such as general chemistry, calculus, and physics during the initial three years. Columbia University is mentioned as an example of an institution with a robust engineering program that facilitates this transition. Ultimately, students earn both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Engineering after five years of study.

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  • Understanding of dual degree programs
  • Knowledge of liberal arts education structure
  • Familiarity with engineering school admission requirements
  • Basic coursework in general chemistry, calculus, and physics
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  • Research specific 3-2 dual degree programs at universities like Columbia University
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Students considering a dual degree in physics and engineering, academic advisors, and educational planners looking to understand the structure and requirements of 3-2 programs.

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Anyone with experience creating one for yourself at your school that doesn't have this program?
 
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Are you talking about a double major in engineering and physics?
 
i thought 3-2 programs were along the lines of:

spend 3 years doing a B.A. at a liberal arts college in some field (could be physics... could be art history). at the same time, you do all the lower division courses for engr school (gen chem, calc, physics, etc)

after those 3 years, you enroll at an engr college for an engr degree (Columbia has a large program with its Flu school of engr) and spend 2 years doing your upper div engr classes like any other engr major.

at the end of 5 years, you get both degrees. these programs typically work on the arrangement between the engr school and the liberal arts school.
 

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