BSc in Engineering in Providence United States | Brown University

The standard engineering concentrations are structured to offer maximum flexibility, enabling you to create a curriculum that aligns with your interests and goals. If none of the established degree programs suit your ambitions, you can propose a personalized program to the Engineering Concentration Committee for approval as a 'Special Concentration.' Graduates completing a special concentration earn an Sc.B. degree in engineering, though their transcript will not specify a particular specialization. This degree is not accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. A 'Special Sc.B. concentration aims to equip graduates for advanced engineering studies or professional work in a field not addressed by current Sc.B. programs. As such, special concentration plans should form a cohesive set of courses with breadth, depth, and rigor on par with an accredited degree, and must not closely resemble any existing concentration. A total of 21 courses in engineering, mathematics, and basic sciences are required. The curriculum must include at least three mathematics courses, two courses in physical or life sciences, and 12 engineering courses. Among the engineering courses, at least five must be upper-level, and one must be a capstone design course or independent study supervised or co-supervised by a regular engineering faculty member. Note that not all engineering courses fulfill Sc.B. requirements; for instance, ENGN 0020, 0090, 0900, 0930, and 1010 are ineligible. The program should also include at least four courses in the humanities and social sciences.