Oct 09, 2024  
2023-2024 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2023-2024 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

International Engineering Minor


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The International Engineering minor is an 18 credit hour program open to all engineering students. Cornerstones are a study abroad experience and coursework to help students gain understanding of perspectives and viewpoints from around the world.

Study Abroad Requirement


All students earning the International Engineering Minor must complete an educational experience outside of the United States. Examples are:

  • Semester or year abroad at a college or university

  • UW faculty-led study abroad program

  • International service-learning experience (such as Engineers Without Borders, or Alternative Spring Break)

  • Internship with a company outside the United States

  • Research experience outside the United States

Coursework


The coursework is 18 total credits - these credits may also count toward major degree program. The coursework is intended to help students gain understanding of perspectives and viewpoints from around the world.

Lower Division Coursework


Select 9 credits from the following courses:

  • Foreign language courses (except American Sign Language)
  • 1000 or 2000 level Engineering courses completed during a Study Abroad program
  • 1000 or 2000 level courses in International Studies (INST)
  • Any of the courses listed below

Upper Division Coursework


Select 9 credits from the following courses:

  • 3000 or 4000 level Engineering courses completed during a Study Abroad program
  • 3000 or 4000 level courses in International Studies (INST)
  • Engineering design courses with an International focus
  • Internship credits earned from an International internship
    (Must be approved by International Engineering Minor Coordinator, in advance, with course syllabus or internship plan with detailed International content.)
  • Undergraduate Research (for-credit) experience with an International focus
    (Must be approved by International Engineering Minor Coordinator, in advance, with course syllabus or internship plan with detailed International content.)
  • Any of the courses listed below

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