Undergraduate Programs
The undergraduate curriculum is structured to ensure that students not only master the technical aspects of engineering and technology, but also emerge well-rounded and able to meet the demands of leadership in the new global economy. In addition to rigorous coursework, students have the opportunity to study social sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the natural sciences. CMU's study-abroad programs also offer a valuable international perspective. The department works hard to match students with internships during their undergraduate years of study, and with jobs at graduation.
Engineering Majors
The engineering majors prepare students to help solve many exciting and demanding problems including important global issues related to energy and the environment, as well as the development of new devices, products, and materials. Students work with advanced computer simulations and modern, well-equipped laboratories that provide exciting and valuable hands-on experience.
Electrical Engineering Major (B.S.E.E.)
Minor: Optional
Minimum total for graduation: 130-134 hours
Mechanical Engineering Major (B.S.M.E.)
Minor: Optional
Minimum total for graduation: 130-134 hours
Construction Management Major
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. degrees
Industrial Technology Management Major
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. (Plan A or B) degrees
This major offers a program in coursework for students planning careers in industry with an emphasis on technology applications and their management. The major is available with three specified concentrations.
Manufacturing Technology Concentration
Mechanical Design Technology Concentration
Engineering Technology Majors
B.S.E.T. degree
The engineering technology majors are designed to prepare students who aspire to careers related to manufacturing or mechanical engineering technology.
Major: All students must pursue a major in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Minor: Optional. Students who wish to complete a minor are encouraged to select Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
Minimum total for graduation: 124 hours
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Major
Mechanical Engineering Technology Major
Interdepartmental Majors
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Major (B.A., B.S. degrees)
Computer Technology Major (B.A., B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees)
Teaching Majors and Minors
B.S. in Ed. degree
Teacher Certification: Grades K-12 certification requires a teaching major and minor in industrial education. Grades 7-12 certification requires either a 42 hour industrial education major and a teaching minor from another department, or a 27 hour industrial education minor and a teaching major in another department.
Vocational endorsement (Certification) is available for students who plan to become industrial education teachers. Students who plan to qualify for a vocational endorsement should consult with the department's vocational coordinator and meet the following requirements: A) Complete two years (4000 clock hours) of relevant and recent work experience in the occupational area of vocational endorsement, and B) Complete an approved technical major or minor, and C) Possess a baccalaureate degree.
A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching majors and teaching minors.
Industrial Education Major
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Four senior mechanical engineering students (from left) Josh Loewen, Kurtis Wells, Eric Robinson, and Mike Seabright, entered the American Society for Mechanical Engineering Student Design Competition regional contest in Ann Arbor. The task was to build a human-powered water distiller for use after natural disasters that compromise water purity. They finished fourth out of 19 teams.