Welcome to the General Engineering program webpage. We are pleased that you are interested in our engineering programs in the College of Engineering and hope that you find the information you need.

The engineering profession is concerned with the innovative, effective, and economic synthesis of ideas, materials, and personnel to create the products, systems, and services needed by society. The knowledge and skills that comprise modern engineering must be developed upon strong foundations of mathematics, the physical sciences, and applied engineering sciences. Because responsible engineering must contribute to the overall goals and values of our society, engineers must develop a basic knowledge and appreciation of mankind's cultural and social history as well as ethical issues. Engineering must reflect an ever growing body of knowledge that includes state-of-the-art professional practice, understanding, and values which require a lifetime of continuing education. Therefore, the education needed to enter and practice the engineering profession is comprehensive and demanding regardless of the chosen engineering field.

The General Engineering program is structured to give students a working knowledge of the engineering sciences and a progressive level of understanding and participation in the overall design process. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) currently offers professional concentration electives in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering or in an individually planned elective program that may combine or cut across traditional fields of engineering and applied sciences. For further information, please contact the Dean’s Office at (870) 972-2088 and setup a campus visit, or send an email to Dr. R. C. Clifft at rclifft@astate.edu.