College of Science, Technology, and Health

St. Charles, Mo. / St. Louis, Mo.
Pre-Engineering

St. Charles, Mo. / St. Louis, Mo.
Pre-Engineering

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Lindenwood University offers programs in pre-engineering programs in which you can take the first two or three years of your program at Lindenwood and complete the remainder of your St. Louis pre-engineering degree in your chosen engineering specialty at an affiliated university.

St. Louis Pre-Engineering Degree Program

Lindenwood University currently has transfer/articulation agreements in place with the engineering programs at the following universities:

  • Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Washington University in St. Louis

Depending on the program, you can either obtain a single degree in engineering or two degrees: one from Lindenwood in your major and an engineering degree from the affiliated university. The Lindenwood University pre-engineering program combines the best of a liberal arts education with the facilities and recognition of a renowned engineering research institution. While at Lindenwood, students will spend approximately 2-3 years building a strong foundation in the humanities and social sciences while completing a pre-engineering minor. They will then complete their engineering coursework at one of Lindenwood’s partner institutions: Washington University in St. Louis or Missouri S&T.   

Lindenwood Advantages 

This St. Louis pre-engineering program is perfect for students looking for the supportive, learner-centric environment that Lindenwood has to offer along with the rigor and robust career options of an engineering major. 

Washington University Dual Degree Program 

Students seeking to participate in the Washington University Dual Degree Program will spend approximately three years at Lindenwood completing their general education requirements, a pre-engineering minor, and a major of their choosing (typically Math or Chemistry). They will then complete their engineering coursework during two additional years of study at Washington University. After five years, students in this program will earn two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science from Lindenwood University AND a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Washington University. Students also have the option of earning a St. Louis master’s degree in engineering from Washington University, either in addition to the two undergraduate degrees or after earning one undergraduate degree at Lindenwood.  

Students may choose from the following engineering majors at Washington University: 

  • Biomedical Engineering 
  • Chemical Engineering 
  • Computer Engineering 
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Environmental Engineering 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Systems Science and Engineering 

Missouri S&T Transfer Program 

Students seeking to participate in the Missouri S&T transfer program will spend approximately two years at Lindenwood completing the majority of their general education requirements and earning a pre-engineering minor. They will then complete their engineering coursework during two or three additional years of study at Missouri S&T. Students will earn one bachelor’s degree from Missouri S&T upon graduation. 

Students may choose from the following engineering majors at Missouri S&T: 

  • Aerospace Engineering 
  • Architectural Engineering 
  • Biomedical Engineering 
  • Ceramic Engineering 
  • Chemical Engineering  
  • Civil Engineering 
  • Computer Engineering 
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Engineering Management 
  • Environmental Engineering 
  • Geological Engineering 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Metallurgical Engineering 
  • Mining Engineering 
  • Nuclear Engineering 
  • Petroleum Engineering 

Core Course Requirements

Engineering programs typically require completion of a core of courses in chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics. The Pre-Engineering Program at Lindenwood University provides those core courses. The core set of courses consist of the following:

Chemistry
General Chemistry 1 (3), General Chemistry 2 (3), General Chemistry 2 Lab (1)

Computer Science
Introduction to Computer Science: Python (3) or Introduction to Computer Science: JavaScript (3), Computer Science I (4)

Mathematics
Calculus I (5), Calculus II (5), Calculus III (5), Differential Equations (3)

Physics
General Physics I (4), General Physics II (4)

Additional coursework chosen from the following based on the student’s planned engineering field of study:
Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology (4), General Chemistry 3 (3), General Chemistry 3 Lab (1), Organic Chemistry (4), Linear Algebra I (3), Modern Physics (3)

What Your Future Holds 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a faster than average industry growth rate for all engineering disciplines, ranging from 4% to 12% depending on the field.  The median salary for all engineering types is $97,000 per year.