School of Engineering
Are you excited and amazed by a maze of circuits? Do electrical systems have the power to electrify you? Do the machinations of computer systems fuel your passion? Shippensburg University's School of Engineering is a place where theoretical knowledge is complemented with real-life projects that help you solve industry problems from the start. Our six distinct Bachelor of Science programs, minor in computer science, graduate-level certificate programs, and Master of Science in computer science program are all designed with industry demands in mind. This ensures you are successful in finding employment. Our computer science, computer engineering and software engineering programs are accredited by ABET, Inc.
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Dean's Message
Welcome to the exciting, ever-evolving and challenging world of engineering. Whether you are looking at a career in civil, computer, electrical, mechanical or software engineering, our school offers you the right choice. Our programs are designed keeping current industry needs in mind, with a host of unique resources on campus that ensures the clock never stops on your projects. You will work closely with faculty who believe in doing engineering right here, right now. From the time you come in during freshman year all the way till you graduate, you will be engaged in engineering projects in all your classes.
Designed for the future
We have worked to develop close relationships with our local employers - corporations like Volvo and JLG - and you can expect opportunities to be networked with them. Professionals from these corporations will help you during your senior projects, from design to assessment. In an exclusive synergy between industry and classrooms, you will work on real-world projects that will also give you the great opportunity to network with prospective employers. The demand for engineers is very high in the state, and you will find yourselves positioned just right to grab those jobs after you complete your degree.
Our state-of-the-art laboratories contain fabrication, concrete testing areas, soil testing and welding shops, as well as machine shops. We help you understand the critical value of teamwork that is essential in careers as engineers; thus, here too, you will work in teams to design projects. One of the best aspects of our school is the relationships our students form with faculty—this magnifies the scope of your achievements well beyond traditional formats.
The circuit’s just right here!
We are the only state university in Pennsylvania to offer degrees in civil, computer, electrical, mechanical and software engineering. Many of our programs enjoy the coveted accreditations that will help you secure employment post-graduation. Our computing facilities include nearly 100 workstations and servers, Virtex-5 FPGA, OMAP3530 processors, LEGO robots and many advanced development tools. You can get involved in various ways, including the programming team, women in computer science (WiCS), directed research, the BROADSIDE Center and enjoy business internships.