College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
EDDP

Program Overview

  1. The dual degree programs lead to a degree in engineering from Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indianapolis (mechanical, electrical, computer, or biomedical) and a degree with a major in mathematics, Computer Science, Science Technology and Society, economics or one of the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, and biology) from Butler University.

  2. The EDDP program is not a 3-2 program where students are expected to transfer after three years to an engineering school to complete their studies. The EDDP has a curriculum that integrates engineering, science, mathematics, computer science, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts courses and allows residence at Butler University for the duration of the program.

  3. The Engineering Programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the (ABET) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347.7700.

  4. The dual degree programs are five years with residence at Butler University during the programs.

  5. An internship is a part of the curriculum. Most are paid, but all count for invaluable "real world" experience that has proven to put graduates head and shoulders above the competition upon entering the work force. Interns work in industry or research locally, in their hometowns, across the country, as well as in many opportunities overseas with international partners.

  6. The courses in mathematics, sciences, humanities, social sciences, and fine arts are taught at Butler University while the engineering courses are taught through Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indianapolis. Engineering courses taken during the first three years will be taught by engineering faculty at Butler.

  7. All courses will be taught at Butler during the first three years. Most engineering electives will be taken the last two years at Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indianapolis.

  8. Transportation supported between sites (Butler and Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indianapolis).

  9. Job placement/career services at Butler University, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indianapolis, and Purdue University at WestLafayette will be available to dual degree students.