Cameron has offered an associate degree in engineering for many years, but this will be the first time in university history that a four-year degree will be offered in an engineering-related field.
President Shane Hunt said it will not only give current students in the two-year engineering program the chance to continue their careers at CU, but also arm these future engineers with the techniques, skills, and tools necessary to succeed in modern industry.
Hunt said students will be better prepared to pursue advanced degrees in engineering or closely related disciplines, but most importantly, it will provide southwest Oklahoma with a previously untapped pool of engineering talent to meet current and future workforce needs.
“Our proposed mechanical engineering degree has received overwhelming support from students who are excited to be able to become engineers at Cameron University, and from our corporate partners who are thrilled to have more engineers to help meet the increasing demand across the region,” Hunt said.
Seven new courses will be created for the program, and two existing courses will be modified to support it. Cameron will also add a full-time faculty member through existing university funds.
Cameron University on Tuesday, February 17, hosted an Engineering and Innovation Celebration to recognize the university's progress toward an engineering degree and to celebrate the strong community and industry partnerships helping make the vision a reality.
The event included remarks from university leadership and key partners.
