The Applied Physics Pre-Engineering Pathway prepares you to embrace your creative side while making a difference in the world. Whether it’s developing stunning special effects for a video game, inventing efficient ways to harness energy from renewable sources, ensuring food safety, or designing more effective equipment for diagnosing medical ailments, engineering has been on the cutting edge of research and innovation across a range of industries. And at Southwestern, you will gain technical training and a multidisciplinary perspective of the applied sciences while learning about effective written and graphical communication, analytical problem-solving, computer-aided design, and the social contexts of product development.

This pathway consists of three years of classes at Southwestern followed by additional academic work at an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)–accredited engineering school. Engaging in courses in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering design, you will be prepared not only to complete an engineering program but also to succeed in various fields, from acoustic, structural, civil, and mechanical engineering to fashion design, transportation safety, infrastructure management, and sports equipment compliance.