Saint Vincent College offers a unique dual degree program that provides students with a comprehensive pathway to engineering excellence. Our innovative approach combines a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and liberal arts with specialized engineering preparation.
Students in the mathematics/engineering program complete three years at Saint Vincent College before transferring to one of our partner engineering schools to finalize their specific engineering degree. This collaborative program ensures students receive:
Students can complete their engineering degree at:
Our students have excellent opportunities for specialized internships, including collaborations with prestigious institutions like Carnegie Mellon and companies like General Carbide, leading to potential full-time positions.
Stand out in your field with exceptional opportunities that give you unique skills.
As early as your freshman year, you'll dive into hands-on design and prototyping. With full access to cutting-edge laser cutters and 3D printers, you can bring your innovative ideas to life right from the start of your academic journey. This early exposure to advanced technology nurtures your creativity, practical skills, and deep understanding of the engineering process, paving the way for your success.
Our program provides outstanding grant-funded research opportunities, including collaborations with the National Science Foundation. These opportunities allow you to work alongside professors, peers, and other engineering institutions.
Our low faculty-to-student ratio allows for personalized academic guidance, professional development support, and comprehensive career preparation. You will receive assistance with interview skills, resume building, and internship and career placement, ensuring you are well-prepared for your future careers.
Thanks to the rigorous coursework and mentorship from professors, students in the mathematics/engineering program are exceptionally well-prepared to transfer to an engineering school and succeed in their education at a partner institution. This program also provides a solid liberal arts and sciences foundation, informed by Benedictine and Catholic values, enabling students to use their talents to contribute to the greater good.
Alumni will go on to successful careers as:
Our students have secured jobs and internships at a variety of companies in their field and enrolled in prestigious graduate schools.
“The mathematics/engineering program gave me a broad foundation across many areas of engineering and problem solving. Instead of focusing deeply on just one discipline as some programs do, it emphasized a wide range of skills. That broad exposure has been incredibly valuable in my career, helping me tackle challenges with a flexible, interdisciplinary approach that I wouldn’t have developed in a more traditional, narrowly focused program.”
Nick Banko C’22
Senior Designer, Gibson Thomas Engineering Company
The mathematics/engineering major is part of the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing and supported by our core curriculum, where students delve into diverse academic subjects at both foundational and advanced levels to explore how different disciplines connect, fostering deeper self-understanding and proficiency in their chosen field of study.
Required Courses
We believe that engineering is best learned by putting the theoretical concepts learned in lecture classes into practice. As such, students are exposed to hands-on activities in engineering throughout their time at Saint Vincent, starting as early as their first semester of freshman year.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics/Engineering
Major Requirements (at least 64-65 credits)
Mathematics Requirements (19 credits)
Science Requirements (16 credits)
Engineering Core Requirements (13 credits)
Additional Requirements (18 credits)
Students also take two engineering electives and four technical electives.
Engineering Graphics and Design
This course introduces students to engineering graphics and 3D design using SOLIDWORKS®. Topics include basic engineering drawing conventions and terminology; and fundamentals of part modeling, assembly modeling, and engineering drawings in SOLIDWORKS®. Design projects are an integral part of this course.
Engineering Design and Lab
Students in this course engage with real-world design challenges while learning the engineering principles and analytical tools that design engineers use to manage projects and make informed design decisions.
Engineering Statics
In this foundational engineering course, students study the balance of forces and moments in systems ranging from everyday tools up to large structural trusses found in bridges and skyscrapers.
This state-of-the-art engineering laboratory is equipped with advanced tools and equipment to support a wide range of projects. It features laser cutters for precise material cutting, 3D printers (both filament and resin) for rapid prototyping, high-powered microscopes for detailed analysis, and mechanical testing equipment to evaluate the strength and durability of materials. This lab provides students with hands-on experience in using industry-standard tools and techniques, where students turn conceptual ideas into tangible innovations.
The engineering computing laboratory is seamlessly connected to the main engineering lab, offering a comprehensive environment for both theoretical and practical learning. This facility is exclusively accessible to engineering students via keycard access, ensuring a secure and dedicated space for their studies. It is equipped with high-performance computers and specialized software used in engineering design, simulation, and analysis, enabling students to push the boundaries of digital design while developing marketable skills.
The workshop is a versatile space equipped with common woodworking and machining equipment, providing students with the tools they need to bring their designs to life. It includes saws, drills, lathes, and other essential machinery for cutting, shaping, and assembling materials. This workshop allows students to develop practical skills in fabrication and craftsmanship, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world engineering excellence.
The program, in conjunction with the Saint Vincent College liberal arts emphasis and its core curriculum, has the following education objectives:
To ensure that our mathematics-engineering students attain the program educational objectives, the curriculum of the program is designed so that students have the following abilities at the time of transfer to the cooperating engineering institution:
