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Engineering Combined Plan Program with Columbia University
3/2 Adelphi B.A. or B.S./Columbia B.S. Program
4/2 Adelphi B.A. or B.S./Columbia B.S. Program
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4/2 Adelphi B.A. or B.S./Columbia M.S. Combined Plan Program
- Columbia University Engineering Department
This program admits highly promising students who have demonstrated a high level of scholastic accomplishment and interest in pursuing engineering careers.
At Adelphi, students get individual and personal attention from faculty. Small classes mean students work closely with faculty (not teaching assistants) that include internationally renowned authors of university textbooks and highly accomplished scientists. A faculty adviser will guide each student in accomplishing his/her academic and professional goals.
The Department of Physics at Adelphi has one of the finest undergraduate programs in the country. The department also boasts of computerized modern instructional laboratories. Research facilities include fully equipped state-of-the-art lasers and modern optics, quantum optics, nonlinear optics, atom trap physics, energy technologies, quantum dots (nanotechnologies), and laser sensor laboratories. A large number of our undergraduate students participate in research and present their results at national conferences.
Students interested in engineering have the option interested in engineering have the option of three joint degree programs offered by Adelphi University in conjunction with Columbia University. The first program offers a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi (in a selected major such as physics, math/computer sciences, biology, chemistry) and a B.S. in an engineering discipline from the participating institution. In the second program, students earn a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi and an M.S. in a field of engineering from the graduate school. The third program offers a B.S. degree from Adelphi University and an M.S. in engineering/applied sciences from Columbia University. Combining liberal arts study and specialized engineering training, these programs provide students with the opportunity to achieve both highly developed technical and communication skills.
Engineering disciplines include:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth and Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Management Systems
- Engineering Mechanics
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Operations Research
3/2 B.A. or B.S/B.S. Combined Plan Program in Engineering
Students spend three years at Adelphi and two years at Columbia University College of Engineering and Applied Science. The Adelphi bachelor’s degree (in a selected major such as physics, math/computer sciences, biology, chemistry) will be granted upon petition by the student after successful completion of the first year at the professional school earning the required credits. The B.S. degree in engineering will be granted by the Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, upon successful completion of its requirements.
For guaranteed admission to Columbia University, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at Adelphi and submit three letters of recommendation from their Combined Plan Program liaison and two faculty members, one each from science and math instructors.
The following is required of all majors at Adelphi University who wish to transfer to Columbia: students should consult with their advisor to tailor student-specific career goals. While at Adelphi, your bachelor’s degree must include (all are required as part of the Physics major program; other majors must be sure to take the following courses in addition to their major course requirements):
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Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| MTH 141 |
Calculus & Analytic Geometry I |
4 cr |
| MTH 142 |
Calculus & Analytic Geometry II |
4 cr |
| MTH 243 |
Calculus III |
4 cr |
| MTH 244 |
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations* |
3 cr |
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or |
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| MTH 253 |
Linear Algebra** |
4 cr |
| PHY 211 |
Introduction to Mathematical Methods in Physics*** |
4 cr |
*Computer Science majors are exempt from MTH 244 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
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**Highly Recommended and preferred by some concentrations
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***Satisfies Columbia's prerequisite for Calculus IV.
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Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| PHY 113 |
Physics for Science Majors I |
4 cr |
| PHY 114 |
Physics for Science Majors II |
4 cr |
| *PHY 216 Modern Physics (4 credits) is highly recommended |
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Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| CHE 111 |
General Chemistry I |
4 cr |
Note: Some Columbia Engineering Programs require an additional second semester of Chemistry, CHE 112. For applied Physics and Applied Mathematics programs, CHE 111 General Chemistry I can be substituted by one semester of BIO 111 Biological Concepts and Methods I. Furthermore, either one semester PHY 322 Advanced Physics Lab (4 credits) or one semester CHE 111 Chemistry is generally required.
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Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| CSC 171 |
Introduction to Computer Program |
4 cr |
| CSC 172 |
Introduction to Algorithms & Data Structures |
4 cr |
Students must work with an academic advisor to make sure they meet all requirements. Students must complete all major course requirements and general education requirements before transferring to Columbia.
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Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| ECA 111 |
The Price System |
3 cr |
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or |
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| ECA 112 |
The National Economy |
3 cr |
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or |
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| ECA 101 |
Introduction to Economics |
3 cr |
Suggested: |
| ANT 111 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 cr |
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Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| ARH 196 |
Art & The World I |
3 cr |
| ARH 197 |
Art & The World II |
3 cr |
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Course# |
Course Title |
Credits |
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| PHI 110 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 cr |
| ENG 231 |
Literature in English I |
3 cr |
| Language course |
For additional information, please contact the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships at 516.877.3140, or your major department:
Department of Physics, 516.877.4880
Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, 516.877.4480
Department of Biology, 516.877.4200
Department of Chemistry, 516.877.4130
4/2 Combined Plan Program leading to a B.A. from Adelphi University and B.S. in Engineering from Columbia University
A student transfers to Columbia University College of Engineering and Applied Science after obtaining a B.A./B.S. degree majoring in a science discipline and transfers to Columbia University for B.S. in engineering degree.
4/2 Combined Plan Program leading to a B.A. or B.S. from Adelphi University and M.S. in Engineering from Columbia University
In this program, students earn a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi (in a selected major such as physics, math/computer sciences, biology, chemistry) in four years and then pursue two years of study in a graduate school of engineering, leading to an M.S. in an engineering discipline.
For this program, the requirements for Admission to Columbia:
- Must attend Adelphi University as a full-time student for at least two years and have a 3.0 or better overall GPA and 3.0 overall GPA average in the sciences/math/computer science courses
- Completion of a total of 97 credits with the appropriate courses (including all on the list above) by the end of junior year
- Three letters of recommendation: one from the dual degree engineering director (Dr. G. Rao), one from a science professor, and one from a mathematics/computer science professor. Both professors need to have taught the student in his/her sophomore year or later.
For additional information and admission details, please contact Gottipaty Rao, Ph.D., and/or the other advisers listed below.
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