Engineering FAQs
Interested in learning more about Engineering? Here are the most common questions students have about Engineering.
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If I went to Alma for four years in hopes of becoming an engineer, would I have to go to school longer than four years to pursue a Bachelor’s degree?
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It is meant to be a four year degree, so you will finish with a BS in Engineering Science. You can then decide if you want to pursue a medical degree, do an engineering graduate program (MS) or go into industry. |
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Are there types of programs like a 3-2 program or a 4-2 program for engineering at Alma?
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You can participate in our 3-2 programs. We have academic agreements with Kettering University and Oakland University, but you can transfer to any other institution (many of our students go to MSU). At the end of the 3-2 program you end with two Bachelor’s (BS) degrees (one from each institution). You can also participate in our 4-2 program with Oakland University for Systems Engineering |
| If there are these programs what would each entail when it comes to degree type and years for school? |
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You will receive two Bachelor’s degrees in the 3-2 program. You will complete three years at Alma, and then 2-2.5 years at another institution. How long you will spend at the other institution will depend on the specifics of their programs and the classes that you take here at Alma. |
| Would I be able to achieve a Biomedical Engineering degree (or electrical or mechanical, or etc) with any of these programs? |
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You can do an Engineering Science major with a concentration (biomed, environmental), that will take you four years here at Alma. Or, you can do a 3-2 program, transfer to another institution and end with an engineering degree in a specific area and an Applied Physics degree from Alma. |
| What is the average number of students in the engineering program at Alma? |
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Your classes will be small, allowing for individualized attention and the opportunity to get to know your professors. We have around 14 students in the program. |
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What field of engineering do Alma students go into?
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We currently have students in mechanical, environmental, biomedical (prosthesis) and civil engineering. |
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Could I be within the engineering program and still play softball (or football, or swimming) for the Scots?
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Yes, you can definitely participate in extracurricular activities! About 40% of Alma students are student-athletes and 53% participate in the fine or performing arts. |
| How intense is the engineering program compared to other majors at Alma? |
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Engineering/Physics is hard; it requires around 62 credits (compared to 52 for other interdisciplinary majors), but it’s very rewarding when you start seeing your designs come to life! |
