If you're interested in engineering, like to explore other languages and cultures, and want to succeed in an increasingly global job market, the International Studies and Engineering major may be a perfect fit. This major is designed to allow students to earn a B.S. degree in chemical, civil, electrical and computer, or mechanical engineering and an A.B. degree in international studies that combines foreign language, literature, government, law, art, economics, and history. The program is designed for second-semester sophomore engineering students so that they may study abroad with only mimimal changes in the sequence of required courses. Full immersion in a foreign culture after language study has been completed serves as the capstone experience for the major. Students either study or work abroad in a country where their chosen language is spoken, typically during the summer before their senior year.
Students are eligible for financial aid during their foreign culture immersion experience.
The program is directed by a chair and an advisory committee. Members were selected for their knowledge, interest, and experience in international areas. International History Other humanities and social sciences courses Completion of degree requirements for B.S. in chemical, civil, electrical and computer, or mechanical engineering Faculty Advisory Committee Leonard A. Van Gulick , Matthew Baird Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Michelle Geoffrion-Vinci , Assistant Professor of Spanish. Ph.D., Stanford University.