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Engineering with a Mechanical Engineering Emphasis

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) is the flagship baccalaureate degree in engineering at the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Your interest in solving problems and your competence in mathematics are essential for completing this course of study. As you work toward graduation, you can choose to specialize in one of five emphasis areas: mechanical, civil, industrial, electrical, and mechatronics, which includes a combination of electrical and mechanical topics.

As a mechanical engineer, you conceive and design mechanical devices and systems for applications in transportation, HVAC, manufacturing, consumer products and more. From work on smaller components, such as latches on automobiles and heat exchangers in refrigerators, to larger machines, such as terrestrial vehicles and spacecraft, opportunities for you are practically everywhere.

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Engineering - Civil Emphasis
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Engineering - Electrical and Computer Emphasis
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Engineering - Industrial and Manufacturing Emphasis
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Engineering - Mechatronics Emphasis
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16,000+
Square Feet of Lab and Manufacturing Space
24
Students in Average Class

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

42
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

53
Credits

Engineering Electives

32
Credits

Total Credits

127
Credits
Course Checksheet View in Bulletin Required Core Courses

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Paul A. Kuban
Professor of Engineering
Chair of Engineering Department

Career Outlook

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After the completion of your degree, you will take the fundamentals of engineering (FE) exam. USI graduates have consistently achieved a higher than average pass rate. Employment as a mechanical engineer is available in fields as diverse as plastics, robotics, aerospace, automotive, health care and energy conversion.

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Related Career Fields

  • Design engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Operations engineer
  • Engineering manager

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.

Out-of-State Licensure Information

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