Pre-Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Start your path here, then go further.
Engineering starts with a strong foundation in math, science and problem-solving. At SEMO, the Pre-Engineering program gives students that foundation through two years of coursework, faculty mentorship and hands-on learning before continuing to a bachelor's degree at a four-year engineering program.
Through SEMO's new Cooperative Engineering Pathway Program with Missouri S&T, students can complete their first two years at SEMO before transferring to Missouri S&T to earn a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. Faculty and staff from both universities work together on curriculum, advising and student support to help students make the transition successfully.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in pre-engineering
Starting at SEMO allows you to gain credits at an affordable price while getting a foundation for your engineering program.
- Complete 64–68 credit hours of pre-engineering coursework
- Work with faculty mentors as you prepare for your next stage of study
- Build a foundation in math, science and engineering principles
- Prepare for transfer to an engineering bachelor's degree program
- Take advantage of scholarships available to students with high academic standing
What does it mean to be in Pre-Engineering at SEMO?
SEMO and Missouri University of Science and Technology have established the Cooperative Engineering Pathway Program to expand access to engineering education in eastern Missouri.
Students in the pathway can complete their first two years of engineering education at SEMO before transferring to Missouri S&T to complete bachelor's degrees in:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty and staff at both universities coordinate curriculum, advising and student support to help students move from SEMO to Missouri S&T with a clear academic plan.
Pre-Engineering Program Career Opportunities
Research Engineer Development Engineer Design Engineer Production Engineer Construction Engineer Plant Engineer Operations Engineer Environmental Engineer Instrumentation Engineer Systems Engineer Product Engineer Engineering Manage
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Outcomes & Careers
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$112K
Computer and Information Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a computer and information analyst is $111,960.
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$107k
Industrial Engineer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an industrial engineer is $107,900.
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$78k
Engineering Technician
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an engineering technologist and technician is $78,580.
Your Path. Your Impact.
Upon completion of the pre-engineering program curriculum, students are prepared to transfer to another university to complete an engineering program because of the foundation of science and math they receive while at SEMO.
Core Courses (53 hours)
- CH185 General Chemistry (5)
- EC215/225 Principles of Microeconomics or Macroeconomics (3)
- EN100 English Composition (3)
- EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking (3)
- EP100 Physics and Engineering Concepts (3)
- MA140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (3)
- MA145 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (3)
- MA244 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3)
- MA350 Differential Equations I (3)
- MN120 Fundamentals of Engineering Design Processes (3)
- PH230 General Physics I (5)
- PH231 General Physics II (5)
- US105/107/EH103 American History I or II, Modern European Civilization (3)
Pick based on option:
- #EP261 Engineering Mechnics-Statics (3)
- *CH343 Advanced Orgnic Chemistry (3)
Aerospace Engineering Option # (14 hours)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP240 Circuit Analysis (4)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (4)
Architectural Engineering # (16 hours)
- GO150 Earth Science Environmental Hazard (3)
- CM226 Residential Architectural Drafting and Design (3)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP262 Dynamics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
Ceramic Engineering # (12 hours)
- CH186 Foundation of Inorganic Chemistry (3)
- CH341/342 Foundation of Organic Chemistry and Lab (5)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
Chemical Engineering * (13 hours)
- CH186 Foundation of Inorganic Chemistry (3)
- CH341 Foundation of Organic Chemistry (4)
- CS101/CS155/CS265 Computer Science (3)
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communicaiton (3)
Chemical Engineering - Biochemical Engineering Emphasis * (13 hours)
- CH186 Foundation of Inorganic Chemistry (3)
- CH341 Foundation of Organic Chemistry (4)
- CS101/CS155/CS265 Computer Science (3)
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communicaiton (3)
Civil Engineering # (13 hours)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP262 Dynamics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- GO150 Earth Science Environmental Hazard (3)
Computer Engineering # (19 hours)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP240 Circuit Analysis (4)
- EP262 Dynamics (3)
- MA138 Discrete Math I (3)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (3)
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
Electrical Engineering # (19 hours)
- CS101/CS155/CS265 Computer Science (3)
- EO240 Circuit Analysis (4)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP262 Dynamics (3)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (3)
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
Engineering Management # (17 hours)
- EP240 Circuit Analysis (4)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP262 Dynamics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- PY102 Intro of Psychology (3)
Environmental Engineering # (19 hours)
- BI120 Biology Principles (3)
- CH186 Foundation of Inorganic Chemistry (3)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP262 Dynamics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- GO110 Physical Geology (3)
Geological Engineering # (14 hours)
- BI120/CH186/CH341 Biology Principles, Foundation of Inorganic Chemistry, Foundation of Organic Chemistry (3)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- GO150 Earth Science Environmental Hazard (4)
Mechanical Engineering # (17 hours)
- CS155/CS265 Computer Science I or II (3)
- EP240 Circuit Analysis (4)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (3)
Metallurgical Engineering # (17 hours)
- CH186 Foundation of Inorganic Chemistry (3)
- CH341 Foundation of Organic Chemistry (4)
- EP240 Curcuit Analysis (4)
- GO110 Physical Geology (3)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
Mining Engineering # (13 hours)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP262 Dynamics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- GO110 Physical Geology (3)
Nuclear Engineering # (10 hours)
- MA345 Linear Algebra (3)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- CS155/CS265 Computer Science I or II (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
Petroleum Engineering # (13 hours)
- EP261 Engineering Mechanics- Statics (3)
- EP262 Dynamics (3)
- EP263 Mechanics of Materials (4)
- GO110 Physical Geology (3)
The engineering curriculum at SEMO is closely articulated with programs at the Missouri University of Science & Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla). Rolla’s General Engineering Transfer Guide.
For programs at the University of Missouri, students must first refer to the online undergraduate Bulletin for the curriculum of a particular program and then read the course descriptions to find the equivalent courses at Southeast Missouri State University.
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