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Do you have a bachelor’s degree in the Liberal Arts, Business, Fine Arts, or Education? For over 40 years, the Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) has made it possible for students with non-engineering backgrounds to obtain a master’s degree in engineering. Students in LEAP come from all academic backgrounds, including business administration, education, fine arts, music, natural sciences, and more.

How it Works

Each LEAP student works with an engineering faculty advisor to design a unique program of study based on their academic background. Programs include master’s-level engineering courses in your area of interests; and if needed, undergraduate core courses. Coursework can be previewed by visiting the program planning overview. LEAP students can graduate with a master’s in as little as two years of full-time study. A list of degrees available are below.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Four year bachelor’s degree, or an international equivalent, in a non-engineering field.
  • Students are required to have earned a B or higher in Calculus I prior to matriculating into LEAP. For more information about this requirement, please visit our LEAP FAQ’s page here.  
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Apply

  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two letters of Recommendation
  • General Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for non-native English speakers

Deadlines

  • Fall: January 15 and March 15
  • Spring: October 1
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LEAP Into the Future of Engineering

A two week program designed to provide first-year LEAP Students with fundamental, hands-on engineering methods