The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) is the flagship baccalaureate degree in engineering at the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Your interest in solving problems and your competence in mathematics are essential for completing this course of study. As you work toward graduation, you can choose to specialize in one of five emphasis areas: mechanical, civil, industrial, electrical, and mechatronics, which includes a combination of electrical and mechanical topics.
Prepare yourself for a profession in the design and development of electrical circuits, power and control systems, electronic components, computer architecture, and embedded software. Your education makes you employable in virtually any industry, since all rely on electronics and electrical systems.
Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, emphasis, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
Upon leaving USI with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, you’ll be ready to enter the engineering workforce. Students are commonly placed in the power systems, automation and control, and defense fields, among others. The overwhelming majority of students pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and start the path to becoming a Professional Engineer.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
“There are plenty of opportunities at USI to get hands-on experience outside the classroom. I've used what I learned to help with a robotics competition that USI sponsors for middle schools. Making the extra effort to get involved has helped me through the difficult semesters. And the engineering faculty is great—some of my favorite people are USI professors! My dream job is to travel and work with machines to reduce how much power they use. I know it’s out there and my education at USI gives me a great start at finding it!”
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
