Begin your studies of mechanical engineering with a bachelor’s degree in the field from Lawrence Technological University. The four-year program includes courses in engineering materials, probability and statistics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, introduction to engineering projects, heat transfer, circuits and electronics, manufacturing process, dynamics and business law for engineers. Students also take general education courses such as English composition, foundations of the American experience and principles of economics. The program provides hands-on opportunities outside the classroom as well, with design options including projects such as go-karts, mini roller coaster, racing cars and radio-controlled cars. Applicants must have a high school diploma.
Lawrence Technological University
21000 W. Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075-1058
800-225-5588
ltu.edu
If you’re interested in learning mechanical engineering but prefer to study from home, an online program such as the one at the University of North Dakota may be a match. The online bachelor’s program in mechanical engineering takes a minimum of four to six years and includes courses in dynamics, circuit analysis, fluid mechanics, materials science, engineering economy, manufacturing process, kinematics and dynamics of machines, mechanical measurements, fundamentals of heat and mass transfer, mechanical vibrations and university physics. Students also complete general core classes such as quantitative reasoning, college composition, world prehistory and communication disorders.
A high school diploma and SAT or ACT scores are required for admission. Because the program is completed online, mechanical engineering students require an Internet connection (high speed required), email account, word processing software, minimum 1 GHz or higher processor, minimum 256 MB RAM and Real Player.
University of North Dakota
3264 Campus Road - Stop 9021
Grand Forks, ND 58202
800-342-8230
und.edu
Take your mechanical engineering college work higher by pursuing a master’s degree in the field. California State University, Long Beach offers the degree program, in which students get real-world experience working in on-site laboratories for fluid power, heat power, thermodynamics, heat flow, metallurgy, design and CAD. Students have the opportunity to select a mechanical engineering specialization, such as design and manufacturing, mechanics, fluid and thermal sciences, materials or dynamics, vibrations and controls. All students complete a thesis or project prior to graduation.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.70. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are required.
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
562-985-1563
csulb.edu