School of Engineering Brochure Course of Study
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
 Students may pursue an engineering baccalaureate in one of four areas: computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or software engineering. To earn these degrees, which range from 132 to 134 credit hours, students can choose one of three options.
1. Full-time, Four Year Program
The full-time, four-year program begins with the yearlong course, Fundamentals in Engineering, a program that includes experiential learning in a laboratory setting. The program culminates with a team-driven senior project that requires students to explore and solve a current engineering challenge. Between these two "book ends" of the four-year studies, students take advanced major courses that guide them to specialization in their area of choice. At the conclusion of their sophomore year, students may apply for summer internships offered by local industries.
2. Five-year, Full-time Cooperative Engineering Program
Known as the 3/2 Cooperative Engineering Program, this five-year program encompasses three years of study at Fairfield University followed by two years of specialized studies at one of four partner institutions: Columbia University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of Connecticut, or Stevens Institute of Technology. With a 3.2 GPA, students in this program can automatically transfer to the partner university of their choice. Upon graduation they receive two degrees, a bachelor of arts from Fairfield University and a bachelor of science in Engineering from the partner institution.
3. Part-time Evening Program
This option allows working professionals to pursue engineering degrees and certificates at a pace suited to their life circumstances. The curriculum and graduation requirements are exactly the same as for the full-time four-year program. Click here to request information.
Associate in Engineering Degree
An associate degree is offered in electrical and mechanical engineering. These degrees represent the first two-year phase in engineering education; graduates may continue their studies en route to a bachelor's degree or seek employment immediately upon graduation. Click here to request information.
Graduate Programs
Master of Science in Engineering
The School of Engineering offers four master of science degrees: software engineering, management of technology, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering. These programs are excellent for recent baccalaureate graduates who wish to shape broader career options. In addition, they serve practicing engineers, scientists, and others seeking to advance within their organizations and professions, as well as engineers who aspire to academic careers and will eventually seek a doctoral degree. In fact, the learning environment is greatly enhanced by the perspectives and experiences students bring from the workplace.
World of Opportunity
Mathematics Minor
Engineering students hone their mathematical skills with a series of six to seven math courses that earn graduates a mathematics minor, as well. The program includes a four-course sequence of calculus, differential equations, linear algebra or discrete number theory, and applied probability and statistics.
Resources
 In addition to expert faculty, the School of Engineering has state-of-the-art laboratories in McAuliffe Hall. There are also classroom and computer application facilities in the Rudolph F. Bannow Science Center, replete with current instrumentation to guarantee timely, experiential learning directly linked to classroom studies.
Students can also access a large volume of journals and texts from the extensive engineering collection at Fairfield University's DiMenna-Nyselius Library. Another valuable resource is the School of Engineering's tutorial center, where engineering faculty offer extra help on a daily basis.
The School of Engineering operates its own intranet, and all the laboratories are on the network.
Internships and Research
As early as the completion of the sophomore year, and particularly at the end of the junior year, students are encouraged to do summer internships in area companies. These may be continued throughout the academic year with special permission from the dean and the chair, and may earn academic credit for the intern.
Engineering Student Society
All Fairfield engineering students are invited to join the Engineering Student Society. This group organizes monthly meetings, field trips, and provides the means for bonding among engineering students.
Study Abroad
Fairfield University offers opportunities for semester- and year-long study abroad. Contact the Study Abroad office at (203) 254-4000, ext. 4332, for more information.
Real-World Education
 Open lines of communication with area industries and manufacturers put our students in direct contact with current technologies and industry needs. This serves to make Fairfield University's engineering curriculum timely and relevant. Working with professional engineers in modern laboratories, students tackle technical challenges and gain a real-world perspective that supports classroom learning. Additional guidance to the development of the School's programs is provided by its Advisory Board consisting mostly of men and women in leading positions in area industries
Technical Education
In keeping with the Jesuit traditions of scholarship and intellectual rigor, Fairfield University's School of Engineering aims to graduate students with leading-edge engineering skills who are able to perform with distinction in a variety of roles. Graduates work in industry, business, manufacturing, education, and government service. They assume engineering leadership positions and continuously contribute to the greater body of knowledge in their selected discipline. Their many successes are rooted in a curriculum taught by an expert faculty, state-of-the-art facilities that keep the learning experience current and relevant, and exposure to real-world engineering challenges that allow students to tap their creative potential.
The School of Engineering continually improves and monitors the quality of its programs, equips and updates its engineering laboratories, and provides mentoring and tutoring for its students. The School also maintains a close working relationship with engineering industries to identify new trends and opportunities. This close interaction allows for timely input, outcomes assessment, and program development.
Liberal Arts Education
In keeping with Fairfield's commitment to Ignatian ideals, the undergraduate engineering programs are also complemented by a strong liberal arts core curriculum. This hones students' competencies in creative thinking and oral and written communications, and gives them an understanding of economic and environmental values, as well as a sense of ethical and social responsibility.
Life after Fairfield
Demand for Fairfield University engineering graduates has been consistently strong, and it is expected to continue as technology advances at a rapid pace. Our graduates are sought out by all sectors of industry, government, and academic institutions. Many are also pursuing advanced graduate degrees. A Fairfield engineering education is not simply the means to a job, but it prepares the graduates to contribute to their discipline and to continue growing personally and professionally in the course of their career.
 Dr. Evangelos Hadjimichael
Dean
"Our programs are about real-world learning for real-world engineering work environments. We've made it a priority to establish professional relationships with nearby industries. As a result, our curricula are dynamically responsive to the trends happening out in the field. This adds a real richness and relevance to our programs."
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Evangelos Hadjimichael, Dean
School of Engineering MCA 106
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT 06824-5195
Tel: (203) 254-4000 ext. 4147
E-mail: ehadjimichael@mail.fairfield.edu
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