Chemical Engineering

Description

With the University of North Dakota’s ABET-accredited distance engineering degree program, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering while you continue to live and work in your local community. Through online learning, employees from the following companies have earned their bachelor’s degrees while continuing to work:

• 3M
• Agilent Technologies
• Boeing
• Intel
• Hutchinson Technology
• Lucent Technologies
• Westinghouse
• Whirlpool Corporation

UND’s distance engineering degree program prepares you for the responsible practice of professional engineering and provides you with the necessary skills to advance your chemical engineering career. You will receive a well-rounded education that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills.

As a graduate of the online program, you will:

• understand the role of chemical engineers in addressing societal issues.
• be qualified to practice the profession of chemical engineering in a broad spectrum of industries.
• have the knowledge and skills required to analyze and solve problems related to chemical engineering.
• be able to communicate the results of your work in verbal and written form to diverse audiences.
• gain a thorough grounding in general education and engineering fundamentals so you can pursue advanced degrees in chemical engineering or other professional interests such as medicine, business, or law.

As a chemical engineer, you may work in research, teaching, development, manufacturing, technical support, marketing, sales, project engineering, or enter into engineering management.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline Fall - August 1; Spring - December 1; Summer - May 1; International students: Fall - May 1; Spring - September 1; Summer - February 1 Tuition fee

• USD 911 Year (National)
• USD 911 Module (International)

*tuition fee per credit

Start date January,May,August 2015 Credits 133
Duration full-time 72 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode Online Educational variant Part-time Intensity Flexible Part-time variant Flexible Structure Fully structured Student interaction Online group works/assignments Attendance Regular mandatory meetings Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May)

Degree Requirements

133 credits are required for graduation, with a minimum of the following:

• 39 credits that meet UND's Essential Studies (General Education) requirements.
• 60 credits from a 4-year, regionally accredited college or university.
• 36 credits at an upper-division level (300 or above).
• last 30 credits from UND; you will be required to take specific courses in your major from UND.

All engineering students must complete foundation courses in Chemistry, English, Math, and Physics with a grade of C or better prior to enrollment in upper-division (300 or above) engineering courses.

Your advisor will assist you with a plan of study that meets UND's degree requirements.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 76

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Regardless of where you live or your current profession, you may earn your engineering degree from the University of North Dakota. The part-time, online engineering program is designed for working adults who are unable to attend traditional, on-campus classes.

Becoming a Chemical Engineer

If you are wondering if a career in chemical engineering is right for you, you should compare your interests, talents, and skills to the types of job tasks you will perform.

• Are you interested in chemistry, math, physics, engineering, and biology?
• Are you a problem-solver?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Do you enjoy working with others?

Chemical engineers change raw materials into economically viable products. They create innovations in a wide range of industries, including:

• chemical processing
• petroleum processing
• biotechnology
• consumer products
• electronic materials
• energy
• food
• polymers
• pulp and paper
• environment

They may be engaged in research, teaching, development, manufacturing, technical support, marketing, sales or project engineering and frequently enter engineering management later in their careers.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Technological Requirements

Although specific technical requirements may vary by online course or program, the following general technical requirements are required for all online courses. Active E-mail Account Current Operating System: Windows or Macintosh Internet Connection: DSL/Cable (recommended) Note: A wireless or satellite connection should not be used for taking exams/quizzes and is not recommended for "Live" Web classes. Current Internet Browser: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari Word Processing Software: Microsoft Word (recommended) Additional Free Software Downloads (as necessary)

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of North Dakota.

Funding

Financial Aid

Semester-based, online courses are eligible for most federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.

Semester-based, online courses are NOT eligible for any tuition waiver programs at the University of North Dakota (i.e. Cultural Diversity, International, Employee, Graduate), except as required by statute.

In order to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be:

• fully admitted in a degree or approved graduate certificate program.
• registered for at least 6 credits in each term you apply the aid towards.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application UND requires to determine eligibility for all federal and state financial aid. Refer to the UND Student Financial Aid Office for more information.

Employer-Provided Tuition Assistance

UND accepts company payments for employer-provided tuition assistance programs. Contact your human resource department to find out how you can qualify for tuition assistance.

Military & Veterans Tuition Assistance

UND is approved to offer college credit courses through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program.

The University of North Dakota accepts military and veterans tuition assistance. Contact your military education or veterans’ administration office to find out how you can qualify for tuition assistance.

NOTE: Service members and veterans taking 100% of their courses online and who are enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill may also be eligible for a monthly housing allowance. Refer to the US Department of Veterans Affairs for details.

Scholarship

If you are completing a UND degree program through online courses, you may apply for the Ben & Ruth Gustafson Continuing Education Endowment at UND provided by UND Online & Distance Education for non-traditional, distance students.

Accreditation

ABET Accreditation

The Distance Engineering Degree Program is offered in an educational delivery mode that leads to a degree in one of the University of North Dakota's ABET-accredited engineering degree programs.

ABET is responsible for the specialized accreditation of educational programs in:

• applied science
• computing
• engineering
• technology

ABET accreditation assures you that UND’s engineering programs meet the educational standards established by the engineering profession.

Regional Accreditation

The University of North Dakota as a whole is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND has been accredited since 1913, when the Association was first organized.

Why is accreditation important?

Accreditation assures the quality of higher education institutions and programs. In the United States, accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental, peer-review process that determines if established quality standards are being met.

• Accreditation is a major way for students, families, employers, government officials, and the media to know that an institution or program provides a quality education.
• Accreditation helps students choose quality college programs that qualify for federal financial aid.
• Accreditation enables employers to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared. Many employers will only provide tuition assistance to employees for accredited programs.
• Accreditation is used by registration, licensure, and certification boards to screen applicants.
• Accreditation gives colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve the quality of their programs.