Engineering Bachelor of Science
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSEN) degree program is a four-year innovative curriculum providing students the flexibility to customize their engineering degree. Students are able to integrate an engineering concentration course of study with directed studies or minor(s) of their choice to broaden their education for their professional and personal goals. Students work with the associate dean and/or a full-time faculty mentor to customize their education. Advice shall be provided for both their specialized area of engineering study (concentration) and an area of directed studies or minor(s). The BSEN program allows students to compliment an engineering curriculum with directed study courses/minor(s) to expand their education beyond a single area of study.
Students in the BSEN program are required to select one area of engineering concentration at the end of their freshman year from the following concentrations: Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing, as well as a minor(s)/directed studies. Recommended plans of study are indicated below in the concentration curriculum sheets for the various engineering concentration tracks. Students are required to consult with their academic advisers to identify their concentration track and directed studies path. Students may plan to study abroad for one semester, ideally during the Fall semester of their junior year.
All concentrations of the BSEN curriculum include the following:
- A set of core engineering concentration courses
- A set of mathematics and science courses supporting the engineering discipline
- A set of general education courses providing the foundation to understand the role and responsibility of an engineer in society, and in a global environment
- A set of directed study courses/minor(s) courses providing a pathway for students' future goals. A set of interdisciplinary design courses allowing students to collaborate with one another on a variety of projects
BSEN curriculum total credit hours for all concentration tracks:
- Engineering Concentration courses: 52 credits
- Mathematics and Basic Science: 32 credits
- General Education: 28 credits
- Directed Studies and other electives: 16 credits
- Business / Management: 6 credits
BSEN Program Mission Statement
The mission of the BSEN engineering program is to prepare students to become practicing engineers who are entrepreneurs, innovative problem solvers, engineering managers, system engineers, engineers having multidisciplinary skills, and engineering design professionals.
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of this program, which describe the expectations of our graduates a few years after graduation, are as follows:
- To pursue a life of curiosity and passion to explore the diverse applications of engineering
- To apply Engineering fundamentals with confidence and humility to develop innovative and effective solutions in a professional and ethical manner
- To pursue professional development to meet and adapt to emerging and evolving engineering challenges
Student Outcomes
Upon graduation, BSEN graduates demonstrate the following outcomes:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSEN) is a co-operative education program providing students with one of the most important aspects of a Wentworth education. BSEN students must complete at least two non-consecutive semesters of full-time co-operative work experience in industry in fields related to their engineering concentration and directed study courses. Graduates may continue their studies at the graduate level or pursue an industrial career. Wentworth BSEN graduates are multidisciplinary engineers, and as such, are in high demand and well prepared to meet the professional challenges of a constantly changing and increasingly global workforce.
Total credits for degree: 134
Wentworth’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSEN) is a 4-year innovative interdisciplinary degree for students who wish to create a curriculum integrating their engineering and non-engineering interests in a structured manner. Study Abroad is also highly encouraged with various study abroad and co-op abroad options to select from.
BSEN students are required to select a concentration from six possible engineering areas (1) Biomedical, (2) Civil, (3) Computer, (4) Electrical, (5) Mechanical, (6) Manufacturing; and directed studies/minor(s) areas (please check each department for minors offered).
Minor Option
Students may select a minor from a variety of departments through the the School of Architecture and Design, the School of Computing and Data Science, the School of Management, and School of Sciences and Humanities, fulfill their minor(s) requirements.
Directed Studies Option
Students may select courses that match their personal interests and broaden their career options. The combinations are varied and limited only by student interests and imagination. Our engineering students have focused on fields ranging from Sustainability, Life Cycle Analysis, Business Management, Computer Science, Applied Math and Sciences, Music, and Art.
Working closely with a faculty advisor and/or a full-time faculty member, students design an engineering education meeting individualized personal and professional goals.
Freshman Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Credits | |
ENGR1000 | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING | 3 |
ENGR1600 | FUNDAMENTALS OF CAD & CAM | 1 |
MATH1750 | ENGINEERING CALCULUS I | 4 |
English Sequence | 4 | |
PHYS1250 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS I | 4 |
FYS1000 | FIRST YEAR SEMINAR | 0 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
ENGR1500 | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN | 3 |
ENGR1600 or ENGR1800 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF CAD & CAM or PROGRAMMING WITH MATLAB |
1 |
MATH1850 | ENGINEERING CALCULUS II | 4 |
PHYS1750 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS II | 4 |
English Sequence | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Sophomore Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
MATH2025 | MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS | 4 |
Directed Studies Elective | 3 | |
Directed Studies Elective | 4 | |
COMP Computer Science Elective | 4 | |
Engineering Course | 3 | |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring Semester | ||
MATH2500 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 |
Directed Studies Elective | 3 | |
Engineering Concentration | 3 | |
Engineering Concentration | 4 | |
HSS Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 18 | |
Summer Semester | ||
COOP3000 | PRE CO-OP WORK TERM (OPTIONAL) | 0 |
Credits | 0 | |
Junior Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
Directed Studies Elective | 3 | |
Engineering Concentration | 4 | |
Engineering Concentration | 4 | |
Management Elective | 3 | |
HSS Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring Semester | ||
COOP3500 | COOP EDUCATION 1 | 0 |
Credits | 0 | |
Summer Semester | ||
ENGR3500 | ENGINEERING JUNIOR DESIGN | 4 |
Engineering Concentration | 4 | |
Management Elective | 3 | |
HSS Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Senior Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
COOP4500 | COOP EDUCATION 2 | 0 |
Credits | 0 | |
Spring Semester | ||
ENGR5000 | ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN I | 3 |
Directed Studies or General Elective | 3 | |
Engineering Concentration | 4 | |
Engineering Concentration | 4 | |
HSS Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 18 | |
Summer Semester | ||
ENGR5500 | ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN II | 3 |
Engineering Concentration | 4 | |
Math/Science Elective | 4 | |
HSS Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 134 |
ENGL/HSS Note
Full-time students are required to complete:
- At least one course in Humanities
- At least one course in the Social Sciences
- The remaining courses from either the Humanities or Social Sciences category.
Students with a three English course sequence may use the third English course to satisfy a Humanities requirement.
A minimum of 28 credits total, including English, humanities, and social science credit, is required to complete the humanities and social sciences graduation requirement.
BSEN Program Timeline
Action | Year | Term | Next Step |
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Registration Access Codes | Freshman and 1st Semester Sophomore Semester | FALL/SPRING | Meet with (RACs access code, ‘Alternate PIN’) Advisor/Academic Success Advisor |
Concentration Declaration | Freshman | FALL for BMED Concentration/ all other concentrations SPRING | Meet with Faculty Advisor or Academic Success Advisor |
Minor Declaration | Freshman | FALL for BMED minor/ all other minors SPRING | Meet with Faculty Advisor or Academic Success Advisor |
Study Abroad interest | Freshman/Sophomore | Fall of Sophomore Year | Meet with an Associate Dean of the School of Engineering |
Study Abroad semester | Junior | FALL | Prior discussions and paperwork with Associate Dean of the School of Engineering |