Pre-Engineering

Clemson University

In 2002, a formal agreement was signed with Clemson University establishing a dual-degree Pre-Engineering program. Admitted students will spend three years at Winthrop, followed by two years at Clemson. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will be awarded a math or science degree from Winthrop University and an engineering degree from Clemson University.

Engineering programs require students to complete fundamental courses in calculus, differential equations, chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering science during their first several years of college. The Pre-Engineering program at Winthrop provides an opportunity to take these courses in a setting characterized by small classes, individual faculty attention, and access to modern instrumentation. A science or math degree also provides a solid academic foundation that is ideal preparation for professional development in engineering.

A new chemistry degree being added this year will provide interested students an early opportunity to participate in this dual-degree program. Chemistry is increasingly tied to engineering--particularly in the emerging fields of nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, ceramics, polymers, chemicals, environmental, materials, and biotechnology.

Engineering Degrees Available at Clemson University:

Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Ceramics and Materials Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Textiles, Fibers, and Polymer Science

Required PENG Program:		Semester Hours
ACAD 101		0-1
WRIT 101-102		6
CHEM 105-106, 107-108		8
CHEM 301-304		0-8
MATH 201-202, 300, 302, 305, QMTH 205		21
PHYS 211-211L, PHYS 212-212L		8
WRIT 566		3
SPCH 201		3
Social Science pair--2 courses in a single subject (ECON, HIST, PSYC, PLSC, or SOCL)		6
Humanity or Social Science electives		6
Engineering Problem Solving & Design (ENGR 120)		3
Introduction to Engineering (ENGR 101)		1

Engineering Courses Recommended to be Taken Before Transfer to Clemson:

(For course descriptions and information on summer sessions at Clemson, visit www.clemson.edu.)

Intended Curriculum		Clemson Course Number
Biological Engineering		EM 201, EM 202
Chemical Engineering		EM 201, ChE 211
Ceramic and Materials		CME 221, CME 225, CME 226
Civil Engineering		EM 201, CE 251
Electrical Engineering		ECE 201, ECE 202, CpSC 111
Industrial Engineering		EM 201, IE 201
Mechanical Engineering		EM 201, ME 202 or 203

Recommended Engineering Courses that can be Taken at Winthrop:

CSCI 110, 207, 208		9
PHYS 315, 321, 331, 350		12

For more information, contact the Dr. Mesgun Sebhatu at (803) 323-4922.