Program Description
The Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP) offers students a pre-engineering interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary curriculum with a strong background in the physical sciences and mathematics, proficiency in oral and written communications, and a thorough foundation in fundamental engineering principles.
During their matriculation in the Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP), students attend Clark Atlanta University for approximately three (3) years and then transfer to the participating engineering institution for two (2) years of additional study in residency status. Following a five-year period of study, students are awarded two (2) degrees: a Bachelor of Science Degree from Clark Atlanta University and a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the participating engineering institution. In some cases, students may be awarded a graduate degree from the participating engineering institution.
Dual-Degree in Engineering Concentrations:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet all the admissions requirements of Clark Atlanta University as published in this Catalog. Students intending to matriculate in any of the DDEP designated STEM fields should contact the DDEP Coordinator in the School of Arts and Sciences for specific pre-engineering program requirements and further advisement.
Transfer Process
Each participating engineering institutions has documented admissions guidelines that complies with Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) standards. These guidelines can be obtained during academic advisement sessions. A general guideline for admission is that the student maintains a cumulative and Math/Science grade point average of 3.0 or higher to ensure acceptance into the partnering institutions. The student should apply for transfer to the engineering institution about 6 to 9 months prior to his/her intended date of transfer. The transfer forms are handled through both the CAU DDEP office and the AUC DDEP office.
Students are encouraged to seek advisement prior to submitting any forms to the transfer institution. In some instances, application fees may be waived. CAU student should have major verification forms completed by their respective department advisor and the DDEP advisor prior to transfer. These forms will be forwarded to the Office of the University Registrar by the advisor with CAU student transcript and the partner institution student transcript from the AUC DDEP office by the deadlines printed on the yearly calendar for graduation.
