Engineering Mechanics

Overview

Programs in engineering mechanics include topics such as:

• Force and materials
• Statics
• Kinetics
• Dynamics
• Electromagnetism

Schools

Community colleges and other two-year schools offer associate degree programs in engineering mechanics. An associate degree usually takes two years to complete. After earning an associate degree students, can transfer to a college or university for further study.

A few colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in engineering mechanics. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four or five years of full-time study.

A few universities offer graduate degrees in engineering mechanics. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.

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Related Educational Programs

• Applied Mathematics
• Architectural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computational Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Construction Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Technology, General
• Engineering, General
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Pre-Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation and Highway Engineering

Related Careers

Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study

• Architectural and Engineering Managers
• Energy Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Robotics Engineers

Other Careers Related to this Program of Study

• Agricultural Engineers
• Engineering Technicians
• Photonics Engineers
• Validation Engineers
• Wind Energy Engineers

Program Admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Biology
• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Computer Science and Programming
• English Composition
• Physics

Graduate Admissions

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree in engineering (or a significant amount of course work in engineering and physics), good grades, and good test scores.

Additional requirements at some schools include:

• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Dynamics
• Electronic Circuits
• Engineering Physics
• English Composition
• Finite Elements
• Fluid Mechanics
• Introduction to Computer Science
• Linear Differential Equations
• Relation of Materials to Design
• Senior Design Project
• Statistics
• Strength of Materials
• Thermodynamics

Graduate Program Courses

Graduate study in this field typically includes:

• Required courses
• Master's thesis (which usually takes the form of a significant project)
• Preliminary exams (doctoral degree only)
• Dissertation and dissertation defense (doctoral degree)

Things to Know

Most engineering jobs require a lot of writing and clear communication. Taking writing and other humanities courses will develop your communication skills.

Some bachelor's programs combine work experience with classes, and may take five or six years to complete. This work experience teaches skills, helps build job contacts, and you may be paid while you work.

In order to become licensed by your state to work as an engineer, you must have a degree from an accredited engineering program. You also need several years of work experience and must pass an exam. Many people take the exam at the same time they graduate or soon after.

Schools

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