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Power the Future: Explore Nuclear Engineering!
Dive into the cutting-edge field of nuclear engineering with our dynamic minor program, designed to ignite your passion for innovation, energy solutions, and medial uses of high energy particles. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore the science and technology behind nuclear power, particle physics, radiation, and their vast applications. Whether you aim to contribute to clean energy development, medical advancements, or national security, this minor will empower you to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field.
The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics coordinates an 18-credit hour minor in Nuclear Engineering that serves to provide nuclear science education to produce “nuclear-savvy” engineers and scientists. This minor while designed for the physics, mechanical and electrical engineering majors can be obtained by other interested students. Students interested in both engineering and nuclear science should strongly consider a career that utilizes training in both fields. Nuclear engineering is a broad multidisciplinary field that offers rewarding careers related to nuclear power, health physics, medical physics, nuclear and particle physics and industrial applications such as sterilization of medical products or food irradiation.
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Undecided or still deciding on a major and future career?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. The exploratory studies program may be a good fit if you are unsure of your major and career focus. Entering the university in the exploratory studies program will help you gain confidence and valuable insights on majors and minors available at Ƶ and future career choices.
In addition, , a self-guided assessment, education and career planning program, will help you reflect on your values, interests, personality traits and skills to provide valuable insight as you explore major and career choices. Ƶ students may access FOCUS 2 Career by using their student email and password. After completing FOCUS 2 Career, you may find it helpful to discuss your results with a career coach in the .