Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Degree

The University of Mount Union offers a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree, a four-year, interdisciplinary program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. This program provides hands-on experiences and internship opportunities throughout the undergraduate career.

Program Overview

The mechanical engineering major at Mount Union offers a comprehensive education that prepares students for meaningful work in various industries. Specialized courses, such as Product Design and Development and Fatigue and Fracture Analysis, help students develop a skill set that transfers from the classroom to the field.

Curriculum

The curriculum is taught by outstanding engineering faculty with expertise in mechanical engineering. It starts with general education courses in chemistry, physics, calculus, and an overall view of the engineering profession, as well as analysis and design. Throughout the years at Mount Union, students engage in a dynamic curriculum strongly focused on real-world application, gaining hands-on experience through a required international experience in the field and the engineering capstone design course.

Mechanical Engineering Quick Facts

• 98 credit hours within the national security degree program
• 32 credit hours in the well-rounded Integrative Core
• Travel and make an impact through required international experiences

Program Mission and Objectives

Mission

The mission of the mechanical engineering program is to provide a comprehensive, rigorous, hands-on engineering education in a quality and conducive learning environment, providing students with the skills and competencies necessary for employment or career advancement as mechanical engineers.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates will be able to:

• Lead fulfilling professional lives by integrating their Mechanical Engineering expertise with business and communication skills.
• Produce meaningful work by meeting the expectations of employers of mechanical engineers.
• Pursue meaningful work through advanced study or alternative career paths, if interested.
• Engage in responsible citizenship through dynamic roles in their local, national, and/or international communities.

Student Outcomes

At the time of graduation, mechanical engineering students will have achieved the following outcomes:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Careers

Mechanical engineering graduates are typically among those with the highest starting salaries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mechanical engineering is projected to increase by approximately 5% over the course of the next decade. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest disciplines in the field and can open the door to endless possibilities.