The Department offers a dual degree program that enables students to receive a Baccalaureate degree in physics from CWU and a Bachelor of Science from an appropriate engineering institution in a respective engineering discipline. The total length of time for both degrees is expected to be about five years, with approximately three years at Central Washington University (dating from enrollment in MATH 172) and approximately two years at the engineering institution. At CWU, students must complete a minimum of 135 credits, including all General Education requirements. Additional courses may be required depending on the specific engineering discipline - be sure to consult the Physics Department Chair for details.
Dual-degree majors take introductory and mid-level physics and math courses their first two years. Required upper-level courses depend on the desired engineering path (i.e. mechanical, electrical, aerospace, etc) and what courses the students will complete at the partner institution. Please contact Deanna Marshall or Andy Piacsek for more information regarding sample schedules.
See physics course descriptions here.
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
When you are near the end of your engineering program, but by January 1 of the year you wish to graduate from CWU, complete the following steps:
Astronomy Club will meet each Monday at 8pm in the Lydig Construction Planetarium (Discovery Hall ro
Society Of Physics Students Club - FridaysThe Society of Physics Students Club will meet each Friday at 2pm in Discovery Hall room 201 for Fal
Biophysics Club - Select FridaysThe Biophysics Club will meet in Discovery Hall room 201 from 10-11am on select Fridays during winte