Catholic University School of Engineering

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School of Engineering
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Parent institution
 The Catholic University of America
Affiliation Catholic
Dean John A. Judge [1]
Location
Washington D.C.
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United States
Website engineering.cua.edu
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Pangborn Hall

The Catholic University School of Engineering is one of the twelve schools at The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C. (USA), and one of 41 higher education catholic institutions that offer Engineering Programs in the United States. [2] [3] It was reported to be the biggest Catholic graduate school of engineering in the nation. [4]

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In 2020, it was ranked number 22 in the nation among colleges that offer a bachelor's degree in civil engineering based on median salary one year after graduating. [5]

History

The School of Engineering at Catholic University was formally established in 1930, but the first engineering program at the university was started back in 1896.

The school was soon renamed as the School of Engineering and Architecture, but retook the original name in 1992 when a new School of Architecture and Planning separated from the school. [6]

Departments

Undergraduate programs

The school offers Bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering (all of them accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission -EAC- of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) and computer science.

Graduate programs

Master of Science (M.S.) degrees are offered in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, engineering management, electrical engineering and computer science, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering, while Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees can be obtained in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical engineering and computer science and mechanical engineering.

Foreign partnerships

The school runs a dual-degree program with Marche Polytechnic University (Italy) that allows students in biomedical or environmental engineering to obtain two master's degrees. [7]

Alumni

Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award

Alumni Wall of Fame

The Catholic University School of Engineering honors alumni of the school at the Alumni Wall of Fame since 2008. [8] Nominees are presented by the School of Engineering Executive Committee to the dean.

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References

  1. ↑ "Dean's Welcome - Engineering - Catholic University - Washington DC | CUA". Archived from the original on 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  2. ↑ "Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities". Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
  3. ↑ "School of Engineering General Information". Archived from the original on 2010-06-23. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  4. ↑ "Time Inc". Archived from the original on 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
  5. ↑ "GradReports". Archived from the original on 2020-03-27. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
  6. ↑ "School of Engineering History". Archived from the original on 2010-06-23. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  7. ↑ "School of Engineering Celebrates Partnership with Italian University". Archived from the original on 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  8. ↑ "Engineering Wall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-02-07.

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