Engineering Major
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Engineering program at APU aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and build innovative solutions to real-world problems. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering principles, as well as hands-on laboratory experiences and design projects, and is accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) for its excellence in engineering education.
You’ll graduate equipped with hands-on lab experience, a professional portfolio, and a robust résumé complete with engineering internships—set apart from others in your field. You’ll build a solid foundation in engineering principles while customizing your studies through one of four concentrations: mechanical, electrical, computer, or systems engineering.
Program at a Glance
The School of Humanities and Sciences offers diverse well-rounded degree programs to prepare critical thinkers to make a difference in the world for Christ.
Program Information
- Program Units: 85
- Location: Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Put learning into practice through course lab components.
- Secure an internship related to your interests and career goals.
- Explore engineering ethics through a Christian lens.
Program Details
The engineering curriculum includes courses in mechanics, electrical circuits, electronics, digital systems, and control systems, and all courses are strongly anchored on foundational coursework in mathematics and physics including calculus, differential equations, and probability theory.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
School of the Arts Design Scholarship
This talent-based scholarship is renewable up to eight semesters and can be awarded in addition to any other academic merit scholarships and need-based aid.
2024-25 Academic Scholarships
| Scholarships | Amount | Class Standing | Renewability |
| Trustees’ Scholarship | Full Tuition | Incoming Freshman | Up to four years |
| President’s Scholarship | $24,000 per year | Incoming Freshman or Transfer | Up to four years |
| Provost’s Scholarship | $21,000 per year | Incoming Freshman or Transfer | Up to four years |
| Deans’ Scholarship | $20,000 per year | Incoming Freshman or Transfer | Up to four years |
| Directors’ Scholarship | $18,000 per year | Incoming Freshman or Transfer | Up to four years |
| Mary Hill Award | $14,000 per year | Incoming Freshman | Up to four years |
Curriculum
Requirements
Engineering Major Requirements
- Introduction to Engineering and Computing
- STEM as Vocation
- Impact of Social Media
- Introduction to Computer Science I
- Introduction to Computer Science II
- Electrical Circuits and Systems
- Digital Logic Systems
- Electronics
- Control Systems
- Senior Design Project I
- Senior Design Project II
- Engineering Internship (3 units needed for graduation)
- Writing 2: Entrepreneurial Tech Start-ups
Choose one of the following:
- Introduction to Mechanics
- Statics
Math and Physics Requirements
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Discrete Structures
- Multivariable Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Advanced Math for Engineers
- Introduction to Modeling with Probability
- Physics for Science and Engineering: Mechanics and Physics Laboratory
Concentration/Electives
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- General Engineering (no concentration)
Engineering Electives
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Algorithms and Data Structures Dynamics
- Discrete Systems Modeling and Simulation
- Embedded Systems
- Digital Signal Processing
- Computer Networks
- Systems Engineering Principles
- Communications Systems
- Computer Architecture and Organization
- Systems Design
- Mechanics of Materials
- Green Power Systems
- Decision and Risk Analysis
- Topics in Engineering
- Web Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Mobile App Development
- Internet of Things
- Cyber Security
- Topics in Computer Science
- Writing 3: Ethics in Computing and Engineering 4
Total Units 85
Program Outcome
Program Educational Objectives
The Program Educational Objectives of the Engineering Program are as below. The expectation is that these Objectives will be demonstrably attained in the early years of the professional careers of the graduates from the Program.
- Core Technical Competencies and Life-Long Learning: Our graduates will demonstrate effective use of their core technical competencies in Engineering by progressive advancements in their professional careers, including in many cases mastery of emerging technologies, the pursuit of different specialization areas, attainment of advanced degrees, or professional licensure or certifications.
- Effective Teamwork: Our graduates will work effectively as team members and leaders in diverse professional environments and career paths.
- Impact of Technology: Our graduates will demonstrate, in their professional careers, a clear understanding of the impact of technology in a global and societal context, and of its implications from a Christian ethics perspective.
Student 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
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- Use relevant software systems and tools pertinent to modern engineering practice.
Career Opportunities
- Architectural and Engineering Managers - Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers - Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar - Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
- Mechatronics Engineers - Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
- Robotics Engineers - Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
- Nanosystems Engineers - Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary - Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.