Engineering: Saint Michael’s - University of Vermont 3 + 2 Dual Degree Program

Program Directors:

Associate Professor Greta Pangborn & Instructor Barbara O’Donovan

Affiliated Faculty:

Professor William Karstens (Physics)
Instructor Patricia Bunt (Physics)

Saint Michael’s College has an inter-institutional agreement with the University of Vermont (UVM) for a Dual Degree Program in Engineering. Students will complete three years of residency at Saint Michael’s College fulfilling the SMC CORE Curriculum requirements as well as foundational science, mathematics and engineering courses taken at both SMC and UVM.

The Program guarantees students who meet specified criteria (in terms of coursework and GPA) admission to UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) for their final two years of study. Students may select any of the options in the Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering and (multidisciplinary) Engineering programs at UVM. Upon successful completion of program and degree requirements, students will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Saint Michael’s College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in the appropriate engineering area from the University of Vermont.

Learning 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.