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Got a question? Hopefully, you'll find a quick answer here.
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What separates SMU Engineering
from other schools I may be interested in? |
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SMU Engineering is small,
tightly focused and structured to deliver an optimum engineering education
experience. Small class sizes, close faculty/student relationships,
and our Beyond Engineering approach
combine to enhance learning. Through our
Gender Parity Initiative, we also are striving to become the
first engineering school in the country to have an equal number of male and
female students.
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Is financial aid available? |
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Yes, we can help you structure
a financial plan based on your individual needs. For more information,
contact our Financial Aid coordinator.. |
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| Q: |
What are the major programs
at SMU Engineering? |
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We have five major
departments: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer
Science and Engineering, Environmental and Civil Engineering, and
Engineering Management, Information & Systems. |
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How big is the
school? |
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Compared to other
major engineering colleges, SMU Engineering is relatively small, with
approximately 600 students served by 50 faculty. This gives us a chance
to delivery lots of personalized attention. |
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| Q: |
Who teaches the
lectures? |
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SMU lecture courses
are generally taught by faculty,
not graduate students. |
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| Q: |
How big are the
classes? |
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Last year, 60%
of our lectures were for classes of less than 25 students. Classes
are generally small enough to have substantial interaction in class
and out of class among faculty and students The School Engineering
does not have a classroom that seats as many as 100 students. Visit
and let us show you. |
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| Q: |
Is Engineering
or Computer Science right for me? |
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You're likely to do well at engineering or computer science if:
- You can do math (you don't have to like it but you must be able
to do math).
- Your prefer the problem solving process of physics homework
to the memorization process of biology homework.
- You like physics because it gives real working meaning to math
- You demonstrate a strong "academic work ethic" by
taking harder courses than required in high school, and you show
a long term commitment to learning that exceeds the majority of
high school students.
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| Q: |
Can I do research? |
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Yes. SMU Engineering
faculty is deeply involved in a number of leading research programs.
We also work in close partnership with many area businesses to develop
technologies in the areas of telecommunications, microelectronics,
semiconductors and more |
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| Q: |
Do I have to attend
classes on campus? |
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No. SMU Engineering
is a leader in Distance Learning, with award winning video-tape and
broadcast courses available for many programs. |
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| Q: |
What advanced
degree programs are available? |
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SMU Engineering
offers approximately 15 advanced programs in each of five key areas.
For more information, see our Masters
Programs. The school also offers five Executive Masters programs
designed for working business people. |
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| Q: |
How can I find
out more? |
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Contact our Dean's
Office at 214-768-3041 or send an email to
Alounda Joseph (enrollment@engr.smu.edu) |
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| Q: |
How do I apply? |
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Click
here for instructions on how to apply. |
