Engineering Department

Engineering Department

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  • Learn to focus your creativity to design innovative products that improve people’s lives.
  • Engineering jobs are forecast to grow 8% by 2026.
  • The median annual salary for engineers is more than $91,000.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

BACHELOR DEGREES

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Education - Science - Physics Concentration, B.S.

Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in Education Science, which prepares graduates for careers in teaching. Students can concentrate their studies in Physics.

 
 

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

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Engineering Science - Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Mechanical engineers create and design machines to solve problems and improve efficiency. Aeronautical engineers design systems for aircraft.
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Engineering Science - Electrical or Computer Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Electrical engineers design and develop electrical equipment, including communications and navigational systems. Computer engineers design and develop computer systems and components.
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Engineering Science - Civil Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Civil Engineering, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Civil engineers design and build airports, bridges, dams, roads, and other infrastructure.
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Engineering Science - Chemical Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Chemical Engineering, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Chemical engineers create and design products and solutions for a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, and environmental controls.
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Engineering Science - Industrial Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Industrial Engineering, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university. Industrial engineers work in a variety of industries, helping to make processes more efficient and productive.
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Engineering Science, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Engineering Science, preparing graduates to transfer to a four-year university. The Engineering Science program is designed for students who plan to major in engineering but have not decided on a specialty or who need to establish a stronger academic foundation.
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Engineering Science - Physics Concentration A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Engineering Science with a concentration in Physics, preparing them for transfer to a four-year university. This program provides students with a strong background in fundamental physics principles, mathematics, and engineering basics.
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Engineering Science - Agricultural and Biological Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, preparing them for transfer to a four-year university. Agricultural engineers design systems and equipment for food harvesting and processing, design buildings such as greenhouses, and help to solve environmental challenges.
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Engineering Science - Environmental and Ecological Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Environmental and Ecological Engineering, preparing them for transfer to a four-year university. Environmental engineers design systems and solutions to help solve and prevent environmental challenges.
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Engineering Science - Food Process Engineering Concentration, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Engineering Science with a concentration in Food Processing Engineering, preparing them for transfer to a four-year university. Food processing engineers design food products with strong consumer appeal and better nutrition as well as innovative and efficient processing systems.
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Engineering Science - Biomedical Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Biomedical Engineering, preparing them to transfer to a four-year university. Biomedical engineers create innovative medical products and find solutions to make health care services more effective and efficient.
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Engineering Science - Agricultural Machine Systems or Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering Concentration, A.S. Transfer

With this degree, graduates would be able to innovate and design cutting-edge machinery, optimize agricultural processes, develop renewable energy resources, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable resource management.

Have questions?

We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@VINU.EDU or call 812-888-4313 for more information.

OUR FACULTY

Employee Portrait Employee Department Job Title Email Address
Ibrahim AldaouabPhysics & EngineeringAssistant Professoribrahim.aldaouab [at] vinu.edu
Gary Johns ImageGary JohnsPhysics & EngineeringAssociate Professorgjohns [at] vinu.edu
Jubin Chen ImageJubin ChenPhysics & EngineeringAssociate Professorjchen [at] vinu.edu