UMSL/WashU Joint Engineering Program brochure 2021

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The Joint Engineering Program, offered in partnership from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and Washington University in St. Louis, is an affordable and convenient engineering education option designed for busy students in the region.

The program offers full- and part-time students an opportunity to earn a bachelor of science in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. You’ll complete two years of study on the UMSL campus, taking mathematics, science and general education courses, before transitioning to the WashU campus to complete the upper-level engineering courses.

Students pay UMSL tuition while having access to WashU’s cutting-edge resources and facilities. Once you graduate with your degree from UMSL, you’ll join thousands of alumni in the region at companies including Boeing, Clayco and Anheuser-Busch InBev.

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76%

of Joint Engineering students receive financial aid in the form of loans or scholarships

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average class size of upper-level engineering courses

1,178

number of students that have graduated from the Joint Engineering Program

100+

number of companies where Joint Engineering alumni work in the St. Louis metro area

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Engineering degrees All three engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. g abet.org

BS in civil engineering

BS in electrical engineering

BS in mechanical engineering

career opportunities

career opportunities

career opportunities

» Structural analysis and design

» Communication networks

» Alternative energy

» Water resources and environmental engineering

» Defense and aerospace electronics

» Automotive engineering

» Construction operations and management

» Energy generation and distribution

» Transportation and urban planning

» Motor and actuator development

» Geotechnical engineering

» Security systems

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» Biomechanics » Environmental control » Robotics developments and applications

This program attracts people from every stage in life, every background. It gives them encouragement and confidence to go after a really important degree and better themselves and try to follow their passions.” jen n if e r somme r f e ld, bsme ‘19 , n ide c mot or cor p.

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Flexibility All of the engineering classes are taught in the late afternoon or evening at Washington University by local industry professionals and WashU engineering professors using WashU teaching laboratories, computer laboratories, libraries and placement services.

This schedule allows students to take advantage of local paid internship and co-op positions while attending school. More importantly, these programs

tuition » Students pay UMSL tuition plus an engineering fee per student credit hour. » The majority of students receive financial aid in the form of loans or scholarships with the help of UMSL’s financial aid office.

often lead to immediate job opportunities upon graduation.

A world-class experience Take advantage of experienced faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and career resources from both UMSL and WashU. You will work with engineering advisers at both WashU and UMSL to register for classes, as well as co-op, internship and permanent job opportunities.

Our student engineering organization invites practicing engineers to speak, ensuring exposure to the current practice of engineering and motivation for engineering majors and courses.

You’ll also benefit from free tutoring for all science, mathematics and engineering courses. Financial aid is available to assist with overcoming financial barriers and staying on track for degree completion.

As a Joint Engineering student, you’ll have access to both UMSL’s Career Services and WashU’s Career Center. Both universities hold annual job fairs that provide students opportunities to meet with employers from across the country to discuss co-ops, internships and employment.

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Value & convenience Joint Engineering students begin their studies at UMSL before transitioning to the McKelvey School of Engineering at WashU to complete their engineering courses.

Pre-engineering core

Core engineering curriculum

Elective, laboratory and design courses

Students take the pre-engineering

Courses at the McKelvey School of

Classes are designed to provide

core of mathematics, physics,

Engineering prepare students for

students with examples of modern

chemistry, humanities, social

success by providing them expertise

engineering applications, as well as

sciences and some engineering

in key theoretical and practical areas

exposure to the latest engineering

subjects on the UMSL campus.

of each discipline.

tools. You’ll learn how to apply your

You may decide to join the Pierre

The total semester hours required to

Laclede Honors College where you

complete the program range from

Today’s engineering jobs require the

can enjoy a liberal arts atmosphere

124 to 132.

ability to apply core knowledge in

knowledge in new ways

novel ways and an awareness of the

in a large university setting.

interplay between design and societal impact.

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I’m still using notes that I took in classes and projects that I did. The professors were so spot on with what they required out of us.

It was right in line with what an employer would require.” n ik ia mun son , bse e ‘11, powe r e n gin e e r s

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One degree, endless opportunities

entrepreneurship resources

As the region’s only public research institution, UMSL’s tuition, faculty and

» UMSL Accelerate: an

facilities — combined with WashU’s reputation as a world-class engineering

accelerator located within

school — results in an educational experience unmatched by any other

the university serves as a hub

university in the region.

for entrepreneurship

The majority of Joint Engineering faculty are professional engineers who have first-hand knowledge of the skills and training that engineers need in today’s competitive workforce. These faculty also serve as mentors to students, providing career advice and insight.

Both UMSL and WashU campuses are centrally located and readily accessible using public transportation, with multiple Metrolink stops on both UMSL and WashU campuses. The Joint Engineering Program is the only one in the St. Louis area where students can choose to pursue an engineering degree on either a full-time or part-time basis.

» Cortex Innovation Community: 200-acre innovation hub and technology district » COLLAB: a joint venture with Saint Louis University that aims to accelerate innovation and growth in the region through connection, collaboration and commercialization

innovation centr al The Spartan Light Metal Products Makerspace, located in Jubel Hall on the WashU campus, allows students to bring innovative ideas to life. Open to makers of all experience levels, the space hosts a number of 3D printers, a laser cutter, a drill press, and a band saw. With advanced training, students can also work in the Advanced Machine Shop.

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A clear path to success Regardless of career path, our students have the confidence, credibility and resources needed to succeed. Most Joint Engineering graduates remain in the St. Louis region as employees of local engineering firms.

Starting salaries for entry-level engineering jobs in the St. Louis area:

$69,697

$70,933

$69,300

Civil Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Salary.com Entry Level – January 2021 (median)

Engineers are in high demand. Estimates by the U.S. Department of Labor project a six percent overall growth in the number of engineering jobs in St. Louis over the next decade.

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[My internship] helped me understand how engineers build cities and new communities.

You can enhance a community or a city, and 50 years from now, the things that you built will still be around, and your kids or family can see what you were a part of.” jef fr y f a ulkn e r , bsce ‘2 0, pa r son s cor por a t ion

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It’s really a successful route to an engineering career. Having the classes at night was the big thing for me in getting into MAVERICK. It meant I could work for them during the day.” m ich a e l goe de ke r , bse e ‘15 , a m e r e n cor p.

The majority of Joint Engineering students are able to jump-start their careers by working part time as interns while attending classes. The following are St. Louis firms that have supported Joint Engineering students through internships and employment: » Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

» Emerson Climate Technologies

» Ameren Corp.

» Hermetic Motor

» Anheuser-Busch InBev

» Hunter Engineering Co.

» Boeing Co.

» Lickenbrock Technologies

» bioMérieux Inc. » Burns & McDonnell » Code 3 Inc. » Cardinal Surveying & Mapping Inc. » City of Clayton » Clayco » ControlTech Automation

» LMI Aerospace Inc. » Lochmueller Group » MAVERICK Technologies » Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District

» Natoli Engineering Co. » Nidec Motor Corp. » Pandjiris » Peabody Energy Corp. » Pitzman’s Company of Surveyors and Engineers » Power Engineers » Ross & Baruzzini Inc. » Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc.

» Microgrid Solar

» UMSL Planning and Construction

» Missouri Department of Transportation

» U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

» National Cart Co.

» Watlow

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With nearly 16,000 students, UMSL is the largest

Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering

public research university in eastern Missouri. It

Washington University in St. Louis is a global leader in

University of Missouri–St. Louis provides excellent learning experiences and leadership opportunities to a diverse student body whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense.

UMSL is spread across 470 acres in suburban St. Louis County. It has a mix of modern and historic academic buildings as well as a variety of student residence halls, condominiums and apartments. It’s the perfect setting for students to gain unique insights from outstanding faculty and work experience from internships at companies and organizations found only in this world-class metropolitan region.

UMSL graduates can be found in all 50 states and 63 countries. But their greatest impact is felt right here in St. Louis. More than 75,000 UMSL alumni call the St. Louis region home. They drive the region’s economy and contribute mightily to its social well-being.

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research and education with nearly 12,000 full-time students, more than 3,000 full- and part-time faculty members and more than half a billion dollars in annual research expenditures. Nearly 60 of the university’s graduate and undergraduate programs currently hold a top 25 ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

The McKelvey School of Engineering promotes independent inquiry and education with an emphasis on scientific excellence, innovation and collaboration without boundaries. With 140 full-time faculty, 1,387 undergraduate students, 1,448 graduate students and 21,000 living alumni, we are working to solve some of society’s greatest challenges; to prepare students to become leaders and innovate throughout their careers; and to be a catalyst of economic development for the St. Louis region and beyond.

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UMSL is ranked 14th nationally in a survey of “Best College and University Civic Partnerships” and has been named one of “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes Magazine.

95%

of Joint Engineering graduates were either employed or pursuing a graduate degree (2020 graduate survey)

UMSL has more graduates living and working in the St. Louis region than any other university (according to the St. Louis Business Journal).

$275M

invested in McKelvey Engineering facilities since 2001

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Joint Engineering Program 216 Benton Hall 1 University Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63121-4499 P: (314) 516-6800 • umslengineering@umsl.edu

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