DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and NC State University have formed a partnership to establish a physics and engineering dual-degree program.
The dual-degree program was developed in March 2015 through a memorandum of agreement between NC State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the NCCU Department of Mathematics and Physics. Known as a Three + Two (3+2) Dual B.S. Degree Program allows students to obtain Bachelor of Science degrees in both physics and electrical engineering. Students admitted to NCCU complete the first three years of a physics curriculum before transferring to NC State for completion of requirements for electrical engineering over a two-year timeframe. The first group of dual-degree students will begin their coursework at NCCU in August 2015.
“NCCU is excited about this historic program between two great institutions,” said Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, NCCU provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. “NCCU is eager to recruit students for the new program, and we look forward to continuous collaborations with NC State.”
Benefits of the dual degree include enhanced career opportunities through the ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and function on multidisciplinary teams.
“This is a strong partnership between our institutions focused on student success,” said Dr. Warwick Arden, NC State provost and executive vice chancellor. “This will assist us to prepare leaders in the emerging global economy and have a significant impact on the state of North Carolina.”
The five-year program is designed to meet the requirements of both universities and provide graduates with knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in order to broaden career opportunities. The program also increases access, diversity and enrollment in a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) discipline at both institutions.
Dual-degree students will be eligible to apply for graduation from either or both institutions by meeting necessary requirements for either or both degrees. After completing the academic requirements of both cooperating institutions, students will be awarded a B.S. degree in physics from NCCU and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from NC State. For more information about the program, visit
http://www.nccu.edu/3plus2dualdegree.
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Flagship programs include science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines, nursing, education, law, business and the arts. Founded in 1910 as a liberal arts college for African-Americans, NCCU remains committed to diversity in higher education. Our alumni are among the nation’s most successful scientists, researchers, educators, attorneys, artists and entrepreneurs. Visit www.nccu.edu.
North Carolina State University
As a research-extensive land-grant university, North Carolina State University is dedicated to excellent teaching, the creation and application of knowledge, and engagement with public and private partners. By uniting our strength in science and technology with a commitment to excellence in a comprehensive range of disciplines, NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. Learn more at www.ncsu.edu.
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