Engineering Major
We offer a bachelor's of science degree in engineering with the choice of either an
electrical or mechanical emphasis. All programs of study include a fundamental core
of courses which provide a strong interdisciplinary background in engineering. They
conclude with a three-semester design sequence which is common to students in both
emphases.
The programs of study are identical for the first three semesters with an emphasis
choice (electrical or mechanical) required prior to the start of the fourth semester.
A minimum total of 129 semester hours of TCU Core Curriculum requirements, engineering
program requirements, and associated requirements are required for the BS degree in
engineering.
The engineering program is based on a strong fundamental background in mathematics
and basic science. Program requirements consist of 64 credit hours of engineering
courses. This includes 43 semester credit hours in the engineering core and 21 semester
credit hours in an engineering emphasis.
Transfer Students
College of Science and Engineering requires a student to submit a petition (College of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Transfer Credit Request Form) requesting approval to take courses outside of the university for transfer credit to TCU. This form must be completed by the student with approval by the student's advisor and the Chair of the Department of Engineering. If the request includes an engineering course, appropriate supporting evidence to assure equivalency with the associated course at TCU must be provided with the Transfer Credit Request Form. One engineering course is allowed from another university. A second course will only be allowed with a strong justification.