All students at Mississippi College are required to take 130 hours of course work with 46 of these hours coming from the University Core Curriculum. (10 of these hours are math and science courses that are also requirements of the Engineering Physics curriculum). Students in the Engineering Physics program take the same number of total hours as those in the Traditional Physics program, the only difference being that 17 of the hours designated as free elective hours in the Traditional Physics program have been dedicated to additional physics and engineering courses in the Engineering Physics program.

Can I become a licensed professional engineer with an Engineering Physics degree?

Yes. In the state of Mississippi, you can become a licensed professional engineer with a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Mississippi College if you obtain a graduate degree in an engineering discipline from an institution with a curriculum that is ABET accredited at the undergraduate level.

Can I pursue graduate studies in engineering or physics with an Engineering Physics degree?

Yes. Our program is designed in such a way that a student who graduates with a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics can pursue further graduate studies in either Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Who should I contact for more information about the program?

For more information about our program, please contact either Dr. John Curtis or Dr. Chris Maggio.