
Engineering at Lee
Degree in Engineering Science and Engineering
Our 4-year degree in Engineering Science prepares students broadly as future practicing engineers. Our engineering coursework covers the fundamental engineering concepts and provides opportunities for students to utilize their learning in service to their community. The goal of this program is to produce well-rounded Engineering students that are prepared for industry or graduate studies in specialized fields of engineering.
Year by Year Engineering Course Plan
Engineering Science Catalog page
We also maintain a 3+2 Dual degree partnership with the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and Tennessee Technology University. Students that are looking for a specialized degree in Engineering do not have to forego the Lee Experience. Our partnerships afford students three years at Lee University where we prepare them foundationally in Engineering with our coursework. After the completion of our coursework, students will transfer to one of our partnering institutions to complete the discipline specific engineering degree while still obtaining our Engineering Science degree along the way.
Career Opportunities
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer/Process Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Operations Research Analyst
- Graduate School




What to Expect
Student Outcomes
In accordance to ABET Accreditation Standards the following student outcomes exist for Lee University’s Engineering program.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Hub/Support/Tutoring
Tutoring is provided in the Math Lab as a service of the HUB, which is Lee's main student success and support center. Hours for Math Lab can be found on the HUB website.
Travel/Global Trips
Trips are conducted through the office of Global Perspectives.
For questions about trips conducted by faculty in this department, contact Professor of Mathematics Dr. Caroline Maher-Boulis.
Awards/Honors
- Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society (TN Zeta Chapter)
Service
Our Senior Design courses require students to complete a year long engineering project. These projects often will be centered around a community service component. This will allow students to integrate their faith and commitment to our community with the practice of engineering.
Capstone
The Capstone course is designed to help graduating students integrate their faith with the academic knowledge they have gained throughout their studies. It is regarded as the final reflection of the essential Core Values of Lee University.
Home/Location
Students spend most of their time in the Humanities building and on the third floor in the Great Room.
Research/Competition
Colonel Lee B. Ledford Research Scholarship
(https://www.acaweb.org/ledford-scholars)
Many faculty members mentor individual student research.