Dual-Degree Programs in Science and Engineering

Arnold Burger, Ph.D., Coordinator

The Dual Degree Program allows a student to earn a baccalaureate degree in a science major (biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science and physics) from Fisk plus a baccalaureate degree in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University, or Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). This is a five-year program, with the first three years spent in residence at Fisk and the last two years spent living on the Vanderbilt or CWRU campus. This requires special attention to the sequence of courses taken at Fisk, so contact with the Fisk Dual Degree Program advisor should be made as soon as possible.

Overall Requirements and Conditions

As soon as possible during the freshman year, the student should obtain the "Declaration of Intention to Pursue a Dual-Degree" form from the Dual Degree Program Advisor. This should be completed and returned so that the Advisor can inform the student of the program requirements. Note that completion of this form does not mean that the student is admitted to the program. Formal admission to the program occurs only when the student has completed the work necessary to begin taking courses in the partnering Engineering School. Continuation in the program requires successful academic progress. A minimum of 90 hours of Fisk courses are required, including:
Major courses (approx. 30-39 hours, depending on the major)
CORE curriculum courses
Electives and major cognate courses
The student must major in one of the natural sciences, mathematics, or computer science at Fisk. Usually the Fisk major will be determined by the desired engineering major field at the partnering institution. The Dual Degree Program advisor should be consulted on this. A more detailed description of appropriate pre-engineering preparation is available in this Bulletin.