The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering has been designed to provide the engineering student with a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the engineering profession. The program addresses the engineering profession's need for mature minds that can translate basic knowledge into practical solutions to the problems associated with our rapidly changing environment. This is accomplished through a unique integration of engineering science within a basic area of concentration. The Ph.D. program is characterized as a truly interdisciplinary approach to engineering. A single, doctoral program for agricultural engineering, civil engineering , electrical engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering provides students with both general knowledge and in-depth understanding of one major area of concentration.
Students are able to construct individualized programs that emphasize areas of interest.
The individualized program consists of four functional groups. Student's dissertation makes up the fourth segment in the Ph. D. program.