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Explore the Departments of the William States Lee College of Engineering

Discover the departments that give you the academic paths, hands-on learning and expert faculty mentorship to customize your degree. Build the high-value technical and professional skills that top employers demand.

At the William States Lee College of Engineering, our departments are united by a common purpose: to design solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities and power the future. Each department brings its own strengths, hands-on learning experiences and industry connections, while working together to solve the complex, interdisciplinary challenges that define today’s world.

Every first-year student begins with a common foundational curriculum taught by the faculty of our Office of Student Development and Success. This core prepares you for advanced engineering skills.

By your sophomore year, you will declare your major and transition to a degree-granting department to specialize your studies through hands-on activities with real-world challenges.

No matter which department you choose, you’ll join a collaborative community committed to academic excellence, experiential learning and meaningful impact. Explore each department to learn more about programs, research, faculty expertise and career pathways, and discover where your engineering journey begins.

Discover your community during your first year

Welcome to Engineering! Through the Common First Year curriculum, you will explore different departments and disciplines while building a strong foundation.

Students working with construction equipment
Albert School of Construction
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Student working on a computer board
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Industrial and Systems Engineering
Student using a welding machine
Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science
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School of Energy

Want to explore each program?

See our academic areas to compare disciplines, discover career possibilities and find the engineering path that’s right for you.