2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
    Aug 03, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Engineering (Dual Degree)


The Engineering Dual Degree program is a joint degree program of Maryville University with the McKelvey School of Engineering and Applied Sciences of Washington University and Missouri University of Science and Technology. The areas of study for the bachelor’s degree in engineering with Washington University in this program are: 

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Systems Science and Engineering

 

Students in this program will spend the first three years at Maryville acquiring a firm foundation in chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and biology, as well as a broad background in the humanities and social sciences. A GPA of 3.25 or better, both overall and in mathematics and science courses, and a letter of recommendation from the pre-engineering advisor is normally required. Students then continue with three years of study at Washington University. In the three years at Washington University, students earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering in one of  the areas listed above and a master’s degree in one of the engineering master’s programs offered by them such as: 

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Imaging Science
  • Systems Science & Mathematics
  • Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Information Systems Management
  • Engineering Management
  • Engineering Data Analytics & Statistics 

Alternatively, after three years at Maryville University, students may transition to Missouri University of Science and Technology to complete their engineering education. An additional two to three years of coursework, depending on which engineering program, is required. 

 

The dual degree study is an attractive alternative to traditional engineering curricula. Generally, the introductory classes are substantially smaller at Maryville than at either of our partner institutions. Students have the opportunity to use the supportive, personalized environment at Maryville to develop the skills and confidence needed for success in engineering. Students earn a Science, B.S. from Maryville upon completion of degree requirements and either a B.S. in engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology or both a B.S. and an M.S. in engineering from Washington University. 

 

MCORE


(36 credits)

Social Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on the study of human behavior, its ethical and moral dimension, human societies, the requirements of civility, and social science theory and practice which undergirds such study.

(6 credits)

Civic Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on the study and purpose of human institutions and systems, the historical and contemporary forms of power, authority, governance and citizenship, and the distribution and use of resources.

(6 credits)

Cultural Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on significant systems of thought, contributions made by significant historical and cultural figures, philosophical and historical movements, and ideas which have shaped history, culture and human institutions.

(6 credits)

Creative Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on the nature of the creative imagination, the philosophical underpinnings of human creativity in music, the visual arts, the narrative arts, and philosophical invention, and innovation in a variety of human endeavors.

(9 credits)

Scientific Discovery


Courses in this area will focus on the nature of scientific reasoning, the history and variety of the scientific endeavor in culture, and the nature of scientific process and exploration.

(9 credits)

Additional requirements


Completion of a minor in the sciences, computational sciences, data science, or mathematics.
Completion of 96 credits at Maryville University.
Completion of B.S. in Engineering Program at Washington University or Missouri University of Science and Technology.

 

Additional Required*/Strongly Recommended**

Additionally, students must complete specific courses required* or strongly recommended** for application into one of the Engineering programs at Washington University of Saint Louis or Missouri University of Science and Technology.  

For Mechanical Engineering


One of the following 2 courses*

For Computer Science & Computer Engineering:


  • Additional computer programming courses selected with advisor including a second programming language.

Graduation Requirements - MCORE


  • 120 credit hours minimum
  • Last 30 hours of the degree taken in residency
  • A minimum of half the major credit hours in residency
  • A minimum of half the minor credit hours in residency
  • ​60 credit hours must be completed at a 4-year institution