St. Cloud State University

The College of Science & Engineering at St. Cloud State University (SCSU) offers undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in electrical, computer, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering. The Master of Engineering Management is offered through the Manufacturing and Mechanical Department. The programs encourage innovation and imagination among students, and teach them to integrate skills and knowledge. Students benefit from small classes, dedicated faculty members, a high level of personal attention and easy access to faculty, facilities and equipment.

All engineering students must first complete a two-year math and basic sciences curriculum, which prepares them for third- and fourth-year engineering courses. They are admitted to their major program after completing the required courses with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with required science and math courses, engineering students take general education courses in fine arts, humanities or social science to help them understand the effects of emerging technologies on society.

The Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering at SCSU emphasizes computers, circuits, analog and digital electronics, microprocessor systems, digital and wireless communications, solid state devices, electromagnetics, integrated circuit design and applications, control, instrumentation, and computer software development.

The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering at SCSU emphasizes computers, digital circuits and systems, embedded microprocessor systems, computer architecture, computer networking, operating systems, compilers, computer aided design, and computer hardware and software design and development.

The programs in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering draw on faculty expertise in the areas of controls and robotics; thermal sciences, product and process design, materials science and mechanics of processes; automation, production and process planning; CAD and CAM; and optics and lasers. The mechanical and manufacturing graduates possess a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing process - from the integration of systems design and development of manufacturing process to effective forms of communication in all areas of the workplace. This program also provides a base for students to continue with graduate studies in manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering, material science, engineering management or biomedical engineering.

The university serves regional businesses and industries through its applied research centers. Priority areas of research in the college include computer control of manufacturing methods, computer modeling, microelectronics, digital signal/image processing, wireless communications, motion control and electromagnetics. Internships and co-op work opportunities are available in both programs. Mechanical and manufacturing engineering majors typically complete the fourth-year design projects in off-campus industrial settings.