Engineering

Future of Engineering

Philanthropist Darlene Marcos Shiley has given a $20 million gift to the university to establish the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, a “transformational gift” USD President Mary E. Lyons said, that raises the program’s profile to one of “prominence and distinction” and “become a bona fide school of engineering.” Read More

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.