2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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The School of Engineering Education
Interdisciplinary Engineering offers two distinct degree options: Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies (IDES), and Multidisciplinary Engineering (MDE). Each degree is unique, in that they are serving student populations with different career interests. In particular, the IDES degree is often referred to as a “pre-professional school” program, which offers a bachelor of science degree and is not ABET accredited. Alternatively, the MDE degree is an ABET accredited program, conferring a bachelor of science in engineering degree. Further details of each program follow below.
The Multidisciplinary Engineering Program’s mission, goals, objectives and outcomes are designed to prepare graduates to practice engineering. Typically, a plan of study is developed around a focused concentration. Students may develop their own individual plan of study or select one of these established, ABET-approved concentrations:
- Acoustical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- General Engineering
- Visual Design Engineering
- Lighting Engineering
- Nano-Engineering
The Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies Program is for students who want an engineering education but do not plan to practice engineering. Students may develop their own individual plan of study or select one of these established concentrations:
- Technical Communications Engineering Studies
- Engineering Mathematics Studies
- Visual Design Engineering Studies
- Supervisory Engineering Studies
- Computer Graphics Engineering Studies
- Pre-Chiropractic Engineering Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Engineering Studies
- Pre-Medical Engineering Studies
- Pre-Optometry Engineering Studies
- Pre-Law Engineering Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine Engineering Studies
Detailed information on enrollment and graduation statistics for the MDE program, as well as MDE program accreditation with ABET is available for review.
Students must complete the requirements of the First-Year Engineering Program and take additional engineering courses, but may also take several courses from other schools at Purdue. Students will graduate with either a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and may advance to graduate school or pursue a career in industry.
Features of these undergraduate programs include:
- Flexible plan of study that can be tailored to include its own title and selection of courses
- Limited enrollment (fewer than 100 total students), so the program remains counseling-intensive
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Plans of Study
- Requirements
- Student Awards
Questions? Contact us by email at ide@ecn.purdue.edu or by phone at (765) 494-7422. You may also make an appointment with the MDE/IDE Advisor, by clicking: Chris Pekny
Faculty
https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/People/Faculty
Contact Information
School of Engineering Education
Purdue University
Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, Room 1300
701 W. Stadium Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47907
e-mail: engr-info@purdue.edu
phone: (765) 494-9713
fax: (765) 494-5819
Graduate Information
For Graduate Information please see Engineering Education Graduate Program Information .
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