Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Dual-Degree, B.A./B.Eng.

Students in the dual-degree program in chemistry/chemical engineering complete the course requirements for a chemistry major in three years; apply to transfer into the chemical engineering program at the University of Minnesota for two years of primarily engineering courses; and graduate in five years with two degrees: a B.A. in chemistry from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and a B.Eng. in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota.

The dual-degree paradigm for chemistry/chemical engineering (available from the chemistry department chair) describes one example of how the required courses for the chemistry major can be completed in three years with two summer courses. Because of the compressed nature of this schedule, the students completing this paradigm will have virtually no time for elective courses. However, there are some options for getting elective courses into the schedule. These options will be available to: (1) students who enter Saint Mary’s with AP, IB or CLEP credits that are approved to satisfy major or general education requirements; (2) students who elect to take online or summer classes that are approved to satisfy major or general education requirements; or (3) students who, after they transfer, opt to take courses at the University of Minnesota that are approved to satisfy major or general education requirements. It is the responsibility of each student to complete all major and university requirements. Note that the necessary elective courses to meet Saint Mary’s University requirements of 122 total credits and 45 upper-division credits will be completed by transfer courses taken in the University of Minnesota Engineering program. Note that course titles and contents are subject to change, and that not all courses are offered each semester or year. Students should consult with the chemistry department chair and with their major advisor for the most current information necessary to plan their courses. Students interested in the Lasallian Honors Program should consult the program director for the appropriate sequence of courses.