Engineering Focus Area
Focusing studies in an Engineering field will help students to think critically, create, and innovate. Students develop analytical and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for high demand, dynamic careers. Civil engineers and construction engineers plan, design, and manage our infrastructure, so students can learn how a bridge was designed or how drinking water is made safe. Electrical engineers design and develop electrical and electronic systems and devices, from cell phones to robotics to power plants. Computer Engineers contribute to advancements in digital technology, computer networking, and computer systems. Manufacturing engineers design and maintain the processes that produce and improve upon everyday products used in our global economy. Mechanical engineers design and create essential systems such as cars, ships, and aircrafts as well as environmental systems, medical equipment, and almost any system that uses or produces energy or has moving parts.
Students not ready to declare a specific major can choose to be in Exploratory Engineering until they have decided on a specific engineering major. Click the button below to view the Exploratory Engineering Program Map.
Descriptions of each major can be found below. For major-specific information (catalog pages, program maps, career opportunities, etc) click the button below.
Majors
Civil Engineering
Prepares students for careers in the environmental, structural, and transportation design areas of the discipline in the local, state, regional, national, and international markets. This degree is of particular importance as increasing emphasis is placed on improving infrastructure.
Campus: Statesboro
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Southern prides itself on being applied, attentive, and accomplished. As electrical or computer engineers, we do more than just study theory. You will begin your first semester with hands-on experience in a studio or laboratory environment. Whether it is a fundamental lecture or a one-on-one research experience, upon completion you will feel confident in your abilities to help solve the engineering problems of the world.
Campus: Statesboro
Construction Engineering
Construction engineers are equipped to design and oversee the construction, maintenance and rebuilding of infrastructural facilities such as roads, bridges, airports, buildings and water treatment facilities in ways that best meet the unique demands of a particular environment. You will often work with a team including civil engineers and construction managers to solve technical challenges of complex construction projects.
Campus: Statesboro
Construction Management
A bachelor’s degree in construction management degree will prepare you to oversee construction projects in all stages. You’ll plan the projects with architects and engineers, budget with cost estimators and manage construction with laborers.
Campus: Statesboro
Electrical Engineering
Blends classroom instruction with hands on experience to train students in the areas of electronics, digital communication, computer architecture, industrial control, and electrical power systems.
Campus: Statesboro
Manufacturing Engineering
The Manufacturing Engineering (MfgE) curriculum is hands-on and career-oriented. Students gain broad, practical knowledge in the major areas of Manufacturing Engineering. Manufacturing engineers work closely with mechanical, electrical, and other engineers as a member of the design team to ensure the manufacturability of the product while considering recycling and other aspects of the product life cycle. They also concentrate on the facilities, equipment, processes, and methods necessary for the efficient and safe production of products in a globally competitive environment. Manufacturing engineers direct and coordinate the processes for transforming materials into products, guide the design, and conduct analysis and modification of product design to ensure the viability of the design for manufacturability.
Campus: Statesboro
Mechanical Engineering
Blends classroom instructions with hands on experience. Emphases include mechanical design analysis, material science/manufacturing processing, thermal-fluid-energy sciences, computer-aided engineering graphics and analysis/ electro-mechanical devices and controls with an emphasis in technical measurements.
Campus: Statesboro
Software Engineering
Software Engineers create software systems that drive businesses in every sector of the economy. The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) prepares students for success in the field by building a solid foundation in the technical and soft skills needed for analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, modifying, optimizing and managing complex software systems. The BSSE takes a more technical, profession-centric approach to learning how to create and maintain software systems. The software engineering degree focuses on the applied, practical skills and professional practices needed when designing and maintaining software systems including learning to use available tools and processes to design and maintain computer software. The curriculum includes traditional computer science courses and software engineering specific courses that include extensive coverage of topics such as project management, quality assurance, and software testing.
Campus: Statesboro
Major Information
Last updated: 10/16/2023