The objective of the Dual Degree Engineering Program at Towson University is to provide an educational opportunity for students interested in both a “liberal science” and a professional education at the undergraduate level. Students choosing this program will be able to obtain a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree from Towson, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Penn State University or UMCP. In principle, students can seek a degree in any discipline offered by Towson; but in practice, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics are the natural choices of students interested in the Dual Degree Program.

Requirements for Dual Degree Students While at TU

1. complete required courses in Dual Degree Program
2. complete a minimum of 90 semester hours
3. complete General Education (GenEd) requirements
4. complete a major program (with transfers approved by department)
5. obtain recommendation from chair of TU major department

Requirements for Admission to Penn St. and UMCP as a Dual Degree Student

In order for students to become Dual Degree candidates at Penn State or UMCP, they must have satisfied TU requirements and, in addition, have the following:

1. a cumulative grade point average of all college work of 3.0
2. a recommendation from the designated official at TU

 

Dual Degree Program with Penn State University

Dual Degree candidates from Towson are eligible to seek a baccalaureate degree majoring in any one of the following areas at Penn State University:

Aerospace Engineering (AERSP)
Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE)
Bioengineering (BIO E)
Chemical Engineering (CH E)
Civil Engineering (CE)
Computer Engineering (CMPEN)
Electrical Engineering (E E)
Engineering Science (E SC)
Industrial Engineering (I E)
Mechanical Engineering (M E)
Nuclear Engineering (NUC E)
Environmental Systems Engineering(ENVSE)
Material Science and Engineering (MATSE)
Polymer Science and Engineering (PLMSE)
Mining Engineering (MNG E)
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (PNGE)

In order to be eligible for transfer into the engineering program of their choice at Penn State University, students are required to take the following courses at Towson University:

CHEM 110 General Chemistry I (4)
MATH 273-274-275 Calculus I, II, III (12)
PHYS 241 Physics I (4) or PHYS 251 (4)

Additionally, students are strongly suggested to take the following courses before transferring

CHEM 111 (4)
PHYS 242 (4) or PHYS 252 (4)
COSC 236 (4)
ENGL 318 (3)
One course from HLTH, PHEA, PHEC, PHED, or KINES (3)
MATH 265 (4), MATH 374 (3)
COMM 131 or 132 (3)
ECON 201, 202, or 211 (3)

Additionally, the following courses are suggested for specific engineering majors:

Dual Degree Program with University of Maryland, College Park

Dual Degree candidates from Towson are eligible to seek a baccalaureate degree majoring in any one of the following areas at the University of Maryland:

Aerospace Engineering
Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science Engineering
B.S. in Engineering

In order to be eligible for transfer into the engineering program of their choice at University of Maryland, College Park, students must have included in their work at Towson the following courses:

CHEM 110-111 General Chemistry I, II (8)
COSC 236 Introduction to Computer Science I (4)
MATH 273-274- 275 Calculus I, II and III (12)
MATH 374 Differential Equations (3)
PHYS 241-242-243 Physics I, II and III (11)
PHYS 351 Mechanics I (4)
PHYS 352 Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory (3)

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