Engineering Arts
Special arrangements have been made by which an undergraduate student may attend Georgetown College for three years and the University of Kentucky for two years and receive degrees from both the institutions. After completing the requirements of both institutions, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Engineering Arts from Georgetown College and one of the following degrees from the University of Kentucky: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Material or Mining Engineering.
Contact the Program
Engineering Arts Program
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
Career Ideas for Engineering
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ANY ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE |
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Obtain related experience through co-op or internships for business/industry-related career. MBA degree provides best opportunities in technical management. Obtain Ph.D. for optimal teaching and research careers. Develop strong verbal and written communication skills. Learn federal, state, and local government job application procedures. |
AEROSPACE |
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Discipline uses cutting edge technology to deal with challenges of aeronautics, space, mass transportation, environmental pollution, and medical science. Keep abreast of status of federal funding for defense and space programs. Seek co-op opportunities. Develop effective verbal and written communication skills. Learn to work well within a team. |
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING |
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A broad, basic engineering discipline with a close relationship to the environment, food production, and agricultural productivity. Participate in internship or co-op programs. Acquire strong computer skills. Learn a foreign language for work in foreign service. Develop strong math and problem solving skills. |
BIOMEDICAL |
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Discipline combines engineering and human anatomy to develop and maintain medical and healthcare systems and equipment. Develop strong team work skills. Many positions require a graduate or professional degree. Serves as a good background for medical school. |
CHEMICAL |
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Combines science of chemistry with discipline of engineering to solve problems and develop efficiency. Develop exceptional interpersonal skills. Acquire technical work experience during college years. |
CIVIL |
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Broad discipline of “doers” providing service to the community through development and improvement. Works extensively with other professionals involved with the community. Provides opportunity to work outdoors. Learn to work well within a team. Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills. Develop physical stamina for outdoor work. Get experience in organizing and directing workers and materials. Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions is helpful. Demand has remained steady due to broad nature of discipline. States may require licensing or registration. |
ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER |
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A field in touch with a wide and growing range of applications such as high speed and wireless communication, exploration of outer space, and a revolution in medical diagnosis and treatment. Develop effective verbal and written communication skills. Gain experience in team work. Acquire capacity for details. Develop interpersonal skills. Obtain research experience. |
INDUSTRIAL |
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Discipline links management and operations by improving productivity through a “big picture” approach; serves human needs and works with people. Take courses in psychology, sociology and anthropology to learn more about people and how they behave. Earn an MBA for advancement in management or administration. |
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING |
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Studies properties of various types of materials and how they are made and behave under different conditions. Many positions require a graduate degree. Some areas benefited by additional study in business administration, medicine, management and/or law. Develop good communication skills. Gain laboratory and research experience as an undergraduate. |
MECHANICAL |
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Takes broad outlook on solving complex problems. Involves design, development and production. Keeps pace with technology. Acts as an interface between society and technology. Obtain related experience through internships or co-op. Take additional courses in area(s) of interest. Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Discipline plays vital role in reducing toxicity and pollution of water, ground and air for a better quality of life for all living things. Consider a master’s degree for advancement. Foreign language ability beneficial for international work. |
NUCLEAR |
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Discipline studies basic components of neutrons, protons, electrons and all matter; deals with inanimate substances. |
ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND MECHANICS |
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Interdisciplinary program with broad training in engineering science, mathematics, and physical or biological science. |
General Information
- Bachelor’s degree provides wide range of career opportunities in industry, business, and government.
- Graduate degrees offer more opportunities for career advancement.
- Bachelor’s degree is good background for pursuing technical graduate degrees as well as professional degrees in Business Administration, Medicine or Law.
- Related work experience obtained through co-op, internships, part-time or summer jobs, or regular employment is extremely beneficial.
- Develop computer expertise within field.
- Engineers need to think in scientific and mathematical terms, have ability to study data, sort out important facts, solve problems, and be logical thinkers. Creativity is useful.
- Other helpful traits include intellectual curiosity, technical aptitude, perseverance, ability to communicate and work well with others, a commitment to teamwork, and a basic understanding of the economic and environmental context in which engineering is practiced.
- Develop excellent verbal and written communications skills including presentation and technical report writing.
- All states and the District of Columbia require registration of engineers whose work may affect the life, health, or safety of the public.
- Professional or technical societies confer certification in some areas.
- Join related professional organizations.
- Most fields offer overseas opportunities with businesses or government agencies.
- Because of rapid changes in most engineering fields, both continued education and keeping abreast of new developments are very important.
- Most states require an EIT (Engineer-In-Training) test before taking a state examination to become a Professional Engineer (PE).
- Search the Internet for additional information about individual disciplines.
Helpful Links
- Sloan Foundation Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Careers in Science and Engineering
- Discover Engineering
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers Career Choices for Chemical Engineers
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- PhDs.org
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- The Materials Science & Engineering Career Resource Center
- American Nuclear Society
- The Institute of Industrial Engineers
- American Society of Agricultural Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
(2005) UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA /ADEA Employer
