Two degrees. Two exceptional institutions. One powerful path into engineering. Build your foundation at Florida Southern, then earn your engineering degree at Washington University in St. Louis.
If you're analytical and love problem-solving, Florida Southern's dual-degree Pre-Engineering Program with Washington University in St. Louis is your pathway to becoming a skilled engineer, grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation and world-class technical training.
Engineers are behind some of the greatest inventions the world depends on. Industries as diverse as banking, manufacturing, medicine, aerospace, and defense rely on the analytical skills engineers bring.
If you're analytical and love problem-solving, Florida Southern's dual-degree Pre-Engineering Program with Washington University in St. Louis is your pathway to becoming a skilled engineer, grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation and world-class technical training.
Combine a FSC's Wright Foundations and sciences education with the technical training of Washington University in St. Louis's prestigious McKelvey School of Engineering.
Gain a competitive advantage over other engineering graduates, with an expanded range of skills sought after by both employers and graduate schools.
Benefit from Florida Southern's supportive, personalized environment and develop the skills and confidence needed for success in engineering.
Gain hands-on research experience across disciplines including robotics, genetics, physics, and chemistry.
Complete the foundational math and science coursework required for admission to the dual-degree program, while majoring in any field you choose. Pre-engineering students at FSC most often pursue a degree in:
This phase builds a strong liberal arts foundation, emphasizing problem-solving and fostering knowledge in the humanities and social sciences.
After completing your pre-engineering and major coursework at FSC, you'll transition to the McKelvey School of Engineering at WUSTL to finish your engineering degree, earning a bachelor's degree from FSC and an engineering degree from WUSTL. Three flexible options are available:
At WUSTL, you can specialize in engineering fields such as:
A dual degree in engineering and the liberal arts opens doors across nearly every industry. With technical training from Washington University in St. Louis and a broad foundation from Florida Southern, graduates are prepared to design, build, and lead in the fields shaping the future.
Design aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems, or the components and software behind them. Engineers in this field work on everything from propulsion and navigation to structural design for companies and agencies pushing the limits of flight and security.
Bridge engineering and medicine by developing medical devices, imaging systems, prosthetics, and diagnostic tools. This fast-growing field turns technical skill into better patient care and healthier lives.
Optimize how things get made. Systems and manufacturing engineers streamline production, improve efficiency, and design the complex processes that keep industries, from automotive to consumer goods, running.
Build the hardware and software at the core of modern technology, from microchips and circuits to computing systems and connected devices. These skills are in demand across nearly every sector of the economy.
Tackle the challenges of a changing planet by designing cleaner energy systems, sustainable infrastructure, and technologies that reduce environmental impact, work that matters more every year.
Have questions about the Pre-Engineering pathway? Our faculty liaison is here to walk you through program requirements, the 3-2 and 4-2 options, and how to get started.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
This is a big decision, and we’re here to help you make the choice that’s right for the future you’re imagining. Choose a next step to explore the possibilities at FSC!
