Engineering-Physics-Systems
The Department of Engineering-Physics-Systems offers undergraduate programs designed to prepare individuals for careers in applied science and engineering. The department has a combined engineering program which has affiliations with Columbia University and Washington University in St. Louis. Applied physics and multidisciplinary courses of study emphasizing systems science leading to the bachelor of science degree are also available. The department also offers minors in applied physics and systems science.
3+2 Engineering
The most popular program is the 3+2 plan in which a student spends three years in a pre-engineering curriculum at Providence College where the humanities, science, and mathematics are blended to produce the kind of fundamental background needed for future problem solvers. The final two years of study are spent in an engineering concentration of the student's choice at one of our affiliate universities. Students may participate in graduation ceremonies at Providence College at the end of their fourth year. The degree from the associated university is awarded at the end of the fifth year.
The Major
At the completion of the five-year program, the successful candidate receives two degrees: a B.S. individualized program degree in mathematics, chemistry, and physics from Providence College, and a B.S. in an engineering concentration from the associated university.
Engineering concentrations at the affiliated universities include:
Special areas of study are available in environmental, biomedical, computer engineering, systems science, and engineering and other multi-disciplinary engineering fields.
For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Bachelor of Science
Applied Physics
The Department of Engineering-Physics-Systems offers a cross-disciplinary program in applied physics that combines the traditional physics program with courses in systems science. The program builds skills in problem solving, planning, and technical management while preparing students for a variety of career and/or graduate study options.
Career possibilities for applied physics majors include:
medicine
law
forensics
technical writer
data analyst
statistician
research
Major/Minors
A major is offered in applied physics which leads to the bachelor of science degree. In addition, the College offers a major in physics/secondary education which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.
A minor in applied physics is available. For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Bachelor of Science
Minor
Systems Science
The Department of Engineering-Physics-Systems offers a minor in systems science.
The Minor
A minor in systems science is available.
For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Minor
The Faculty
Professors
Louis H. Cadwell, Ph.D.
Stephen J. Mecca, Ph.D.
Joseph E. Robertshaw, Ph.D., Emeritus
Assistant Professors
Robert G. LaMontagne, Ph.D., Chairperson
Lynne M. Lawson, Ph.D.
Therese A. Moreau, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Erik M. Kubik, Ph.D.
Mark W. Seefeldt, Ph.D.