Engineering

Far Beyond the Chair

In 2007, Andrew Shelley suddenly announced that he was quitting his job as an electrical engineer at Lockheed Martin to travel the world. He wanted to meet new people, see new places, maybe even fall in love. For Shelley, the itinerary was more than a bit of a gamble. He has muscular degenerative disease, a genetic disorder that put him in a wheelchair not long after he finished college. Read More

Drop Shadow

The USD Engineering Programs are nine semester programs of study leading to both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree. We currently offer programs leading to the dual B.S./B.A. in Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Unique features of USD's Engineering Programs:

  • Undergraduate programs culminating in a unique dual BS/BA degree that results from a combination of intensive technical education and the USD emphasis on a broad liberal education.
  • Highly rated among non-doctoral granting engineering programs by US News and World Report.
  • Breadth and depth in the engineering discipline, including an extensive laboratory component in outstanding laboratory facilities dedicated for undergraduate instruction.
  • Personalized education in small classes with a curriculum that emphasizes preparation for work in industry and the development of professionalism and values.