scholarly journals Integrating Environmental Engineering and Sustainability into Engineering Science and General Engineering Programs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Read-Daily
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Engineering ◽  
Engineering Science ◽  
Engineering Programs

The ACCEND program: a combined BS and MS program in environmental engineering that includes co-operative work experience

2004 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 73-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.L. Bishop ◽  
T.C. Keener ◽  
A.R. Kukreti ◽  
S.T. Kowel
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Environmental Engineering ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Career Opportunities ◽  
Innovative Program ◽  
The University

Environmental engineering education has rapidly expanded in recent years and new teaching methods are needed. Many professionals and educators believe that a MS degree in environmental engineering should be the minimum in order to practice the profession, along with practical training. This paper describes an innovative program being offered at the University of Cincinnati that combines an integrated BS in civil engineering and an MS in environmental engineering with extensive practical co-operative education (co-op) experience, all within a five-year period. The program includes distance learning opportunities during the co-op periods. The result is a well-trained graduate who will receive higher pay and more challenging career opportunities, and who will have developed professionalism and maturity beyond that from traditional engineering programs.

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