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To meet increasing student interest, 性视界 is launching a new engineering pathway thanks to a dual-degree partnership with , located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The new pathway will allow students to receive a B.A. in physics from 性视界 and a B.S. in engineering from Indiana Tech.

Administered through 性视界鈥檚 Department of Physics, the new five-year program gives 性视界 students a competitive advantage as it combines the critical thinking, immersive research, and problem-solving skills that define the University鈥檚 liberal arts education with the expansive, high-tech learning options of Indiana Tech, a larger, STEM-focused institution.

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"Our partnership with 性视界 offers students a unique opportunity to earn impactful degrees from not one, but two high-quality universities with long histories of preparing students to succeed in their careers and in life," added Indiana Tech鈥檚 Vice President for Enrollment Management Steve Herendeen, Ph.D. "More and more, today's tech-driven employers are seeking graduates from science, technology, engineering and math-related fields. Through this innovative dual degree program, students will earn both a bachelor's degree in physics from 性视界 and a bachelor's in engineering from Indiana Tech in five years. The experience and skills they develop while earning their degrees will position them extremely well for success in the economy of today and tomorrow."

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2023-2033 the number of engineering jobs is expected to grow from 3% to 12% depending on track pursued with the median wage coming in around $97,000, making this program addition even more essential in today鈥檚 ever-evolving marketplace.

Serving as the program liaison at 性视界 will be Professor of Physics Elizabeth George, 2014 Ohio Professor of the Year and director of the University鈥檚 pre-engineering program. The department of physics, a foundational science program within 性视界鈥檚 academic portfolio, will provide on-campus support for students seeking this dual degree, and Indiana Tech Director of Admissions Jeri Burkhart will be the primary contact/liaison at the Fort Wayne institution.

An interdisciplinary and integrated degree with broadly focused concentrations designed to expose students to various engineering disciplines, Indiana Tech鈥檚 B.S. in engineering offers students the opportunity to create their own track of engineering study by choosing 18 credits hours of courses from the following degree programs: computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial and manufacturing engineering, as per the program鈥檚 website.

However, in allowing 性视界 students to complete the program over five years on the University鈥檚 Springfield, Ohio campus, the new dual-degree program upholds 性视界鈥檚 commitment to residential living and learning, while expanding opportunities for success.

The B.A. in physics will continue to be face-to-face, and some online Indiana Tech courses will count as elective credits toward the 126 credits required for graduation from 性视界. Additional investments in select classrooms and laboratories on campus are also expected this summer.

性视界 students with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 may apply to Indiana Tech鈥檚 dual degree B.S. in engineering online degree program. While enrolled at 性视界, students will complete 性视界 courses to meet the requirements for the B.A. in physics, along with additional online courses in a pre-arranged sequence to meet the requirements for Indiana Tech鈥檚 degree program. To receive the B.S. in engineering, students must meet the graduation requirements approved by Indiana Tech at the time of the student鈥檚 admission to Indiana Tech. More information on Indiana Tech鈥檚 program can be found here.

Indiana Tech joins the University鈥檚 already established partnership programs in engineering with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering at Columbia University in New York. While Case Western and Columbia provide more engineering options, they also require students to transfer to their respective engineering school in contrast to the new pathway with Indiana Tech.

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