Dual Degree Engineering Program

Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP)

The DDEP is a 3+2 plan offering students the opportunity to earn two bachelor's degrees in 5 years from UNA and the University of Alabama. DDEP students may select a major in one of four disciplines at UNA and select a matching engineering program at UA (see table below). The program is designed so that academically qualified students attend UNA for 3 years and UA for 2 years to complete two Bachelor's degrees. The degree programs participating at UNA are Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, and Chemistry.

Students earn a degree from UNA in one of four majors

  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

and earn an Engineering degree from UA in one paired major

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering

Degree Pairings
University of North Alabama / University of Alabama

UNA UA
Mathematics Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Computer Science Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering
Physics Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemistry Chemical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering

 

UNA Program DDEP Advisor
Mathematics Dr. Ashley Johnson, ajohnson18@una.edu
Computer Science Dr. James Jerkins, jajerkins@una.edu
Physics Dr. Brian Thompson, dbthompson@una.edu
Chemistry Dr. Brent Olive, bsolive@una.edu
DDEP Leadership Team
Dr. Ashley Johnson, ajohnson18@una.edu
Dr. James Jerkins, jajerkins@una.edu

UNA Admissions: http://www.una.edu/admissions/
UNA Financial Aid: http://www.una.edu/financial-aid/

Printable DDEP / PREP information: Dual Degree Engineering Program & Pre-engineering Program

UNA also offers a Pre-Engineering Program (PREP) where students study for approximately two years at UNA and then transfer to another institution to complete a single degree.

DDEP/PREP Catalog Entry

Engineering: Students who wish to prepare for a career in one of the many fields of engineering have two options at the University, a 3+2 dual degree program and a pre-engineering program. For advisors in specific areas, see the Department of Mathematics.

  1. Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP). The DDEP program is a 3+2 year curriculum plan offering students the opportunity to earn two bachelor's degrees in 5 years. One undergraduate degree will be in a participating major at UNA and the other degree will be awarded in engineering from a partner institution. Degree programs participating in the DDEP at UNA are Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. The specific curriculum for each DDEP student will depend on 4 factors.

    Each student will select a major program at UNA, a partner engineering school, and an engineering major to determine their program of study. Additionally, DDEP students may participate in the UNA Honors Program. Each DDEP student must meet the admission requirements for transfer students at the selected engineering institution.

  2. Pre-engineering Program (PREP). The Pre-engineering program allows students to complete one to two years of the coursework common to most engineering programs. Through the program outlined below* and advisement from a pre-engineering advisor each term, students will prepare for transfer to an appropriate engineering school.