Who May Be Interested

This program has many advantages over a traditional four to five year engineering program. From an educational perspective, it produces an engineer with a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, the social sciences and humanities. In addition, it offers the engineer in-depth experiences in two fields of study at two universities.


Illinois State's Engineering Physics program is ideally suited for ambitious students who desire a broader background than can be provided in a standard engineering curriculum. However, the program is also well suited for individuals who decided to become engineers late in high school. Such persons have the chance to correct possible mathematics and science deficiencies as part of a degree program. Others who have not yet decided between engineering and the sciences find the program attractive because it gives added time and substantially more information on which to base the choice. Students desiring a supportive, small department experience thrive in our program. All our double-degree majors will, with the combined engineering and physics background, be in a better position to participate in the rapidly-changing technologies of the future.