Engineering/Secondary Education Major, B.S.

General Information

Bachelor of Science

As a multidisciplinary program, students receive instruction in essential engineering topics and applications covering the major branches of engineering. Within the core program, two electives provide an opportunity to further explore an area of interest. Students desiring additional depth in a particular engineering discipline may apply to pursue a concentration, which requires additional work beyond that required for the core B.S. program. The B.S. program prepares graduates to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and work in industry or pursue graduate studies in engineering or in complementary fields such as business, law and medicine. 

College of the Ozarks Engineering Program Student Outcomes: 

In order for alumni in the workforce to attain the College of the Ozarks engineering program objectives, the program seeks to produce graduates who possess the following:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Graduation

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree is granted by College of the Ozarks to those candidates who have completed the credit requirements as described in the engineering curriculum course plan and who have met all degree requirements of College of the Ozarks. A cumulative College of the Ozarks GPA of 2.50 and a cumulative 2.50 GPA for all math, science, and engineering courses required for the Engineering B.S. degree and taken at College of the Ozarks are required to graduate from College of the Ozarks’ engineering program.

Engineering/Secondary Education Major Requirements: 126 credit hours

General Education Courses Specified by Major:

• CHE 114 - General Chemistry I
• ENR 1123 - Engineering Computer Modeling (CSC 113 proficiency is not allowed) (course content)
• PSY 273 - Educational Psychology

Required Content Courses: 51 credit hours

• ENR 1103 - Introduction to Engineering *
• ENR 2354 - Circuits and Systems
• ENR 2413 - Mechanics of Materials
• ENR 2903 - Engineering Project Management
• ENR 3113 - Measurement and Control
• ENR 3203 - Civil Engineering Fundamentals
• ENR 4343 - Communication Systems
• ENR 3413 - Materials and Processes
• ENR 3433 - Thermodynamics and Fluid Systems
• ENR 3502 - Industrial Engineering Concepts
• ENR 3513 - Lean and Six Sigma Concepts
• ENR 3604 - Agricultural Engineering Fundamentals
• ENR 3703 - Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
• ENR 4102 - Capstone Design I
• ENR 4103 - Capstone Design II

Required Professional Courses: 43 credit hours

• EDU 201 - Classroom Observation
• EDU 203 - Psychological Development of the Child and Adolescent
• EDU 211 - Classroom Participation
• EDU 213 - The Call to Teach, An Introduction to Teaching
• EDU 303 - Education of the Exceptional Learner
• EDU 333 - Analysis in Curriculum & Methods of Teaching
• EDU 353 - Instructional Interventions
• EDU 393 - Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Secondary School
• EDU 423 - Educational Assessment & Data Based Decision Making
• EDU 453 - Trauma Sensitive Classroom Management
• EDU 4202 - Implementation of Secondary School Best Practices
• EDU 4273 - Best Practices in Teaching Technology & Engineering
• EDU 441 - Classroom Leadership
• EDU 45V - Student Teaching

Required Collateral Courses: 32 credit hours

• MAT 175 - Calculus I *
• MAT 205 - Calculus II *
• MAT 305 - Calculus III
• MAT 313 - Differential Equations
• MAT 333 - Linear Algebra
• MAT 343 - Probability and Statistics
• PHY 234 - Physics I: Calculus-based
• PHY 244 - Physics II: Calculus-based

Note:

* Course requires a grade of C (2.0) or better.

All prerequiste courses require a C- or better.

Note:

To apply for admission to the engineering program at College of the Ozarks, students must meet the following general requirements. Note these are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.

-Be currently enrolled at College of the Ozarks
-Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
-Have completed at least one semester at C of O
-Have not repeated more than one lower division engineering, math, or science course required by the major
-Have successfully completed a minimum of 30 credit hours including:

• ENR 1103 - Introduction to Engineering
• ENR 1123 - Engineering Computer Modeling with a C (2.0 gpa) or better
• ENR 2173/PHY 273 - Mechanics I - Statics with a C (2.0 gpa) or better
• MAT 175 - Calculus I and MAT 205 - Calculus II with a C (2.0 gpa) or better.
  Note: application may be made prior to the completion of these courses, but successful completion is required prior to admission.

-Submit a completed application form to the engineering department office no later than the end of the fourth semester after the one when first enrolled in ENR 1103, or the end of the third semester after the one when first enrolled in ENR 1123, whichever comes first.

Note:

All Elementary and Secondary Majors should apply for admission to the Teacher Education program by the end of their fourth semester. Minimum standards for admission include: 1) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and passing all sections of the MoGEA (Missouri General Education Assessment); 2) 30 semester hours course work completed and at least one (1) consecutive semester at College of the Ozarks; 3) ACT score on file.

Students must apply for permission to enroll in student teaching the semester preceding the student teaching semester. Minimum standards for permission to enroll include: 1) minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 with minimum 3.0 in content and professional courses; 2) successful completion of teaching certification course requirements in one or more teaching fields; 3) minimum grade of  “C-“ in all professional education and content field courses required; 4) Successful completion of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) is required prior to student teaching.

NOTE: College of the Ozarks Teacher Education Program and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Standards that are in effect at the time of program completion must be met in order to be recommended for teaching certification.

College of the Ozarks students who completed the professional educational programs for teacher certification had a 100% pass rate on the prescribed state licensure tests for 2018-2019.