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Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
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ACT English: 18
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing: 250
PTE Academic: 48
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL: 71
Developmental English U.S. college coursework: "C" grade or higher
A level/ O level/ GCSE English, "C" grade or higher
IB (HL) English, "4" grade or higher
KCSE English, "B" grade or higher
ELS level 112, Completion
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ACT Math: 19
SAT Math Section: 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics: 263
Developmental Mathematics U.S. college coursework: "C" grade or higher
Engineering is an essential driving force in Southwest Louisiana, where economic expansion, energy resources and technological advancements have led to a high demand for graduates with chemical engineering degrees. Through the Engineering Advisory Board and Lake Area Industry Alliance/McNeese Engineering Partnership, the Department of Civil, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering at McNeese focuses on providing hands-on training and real-world experiences that develop skills to help meet requirements for chemical engineering jobs in Lake Charles, Southeast Texas and across the country.
Impact the environment, economy, society and world
McNeese’s Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering is interdisciplinary, combining scientific principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, life science and economics. You will learn how to use, produce, transform and transport chemical materials and energy while developing new and improved processes, components, systems and products that solve industrial and manufacturing problems safely and efficiently.
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Total Hours Required for Degree: 128
Freshman Fall - 17 hours
History General Education Elective - 3 hours
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Cr: 4
ENGL 101 - English Composition I Cr: 3
ENGR 109 - Introduction to Engineering Science and Computing Cr: 2
ENGR 110 - Introduction to Engineering Cr: 1
MATH 190 - Calculus I Cr: 4
ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation Cr: 0
Freshman Spring - 17 hours
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II Cr: 4
ENGL 102 - English Composition II Cr: 3
MATH 291 - Calculus II Cr: 4
PHYS 211 - University Physics I Cr: 3
Choose one of the following:
COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Cr: 3
PHIL 254 - Professional Ethics Cr: 3
Sophomore Fall - 15 hours
CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I Cr: 3
CHEM 301L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Cr: 1
CHEN 210 - Mass and Energy Balances Cr: 4
MATH 292 - Multivariable Calculus Cr: 4
MATH 322 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory Cr: 3
Sophomore Spring - 15 hours
English Literature General Education Elective - 3 hours
CHEM 310 - Reactions and Theory of Organic Chemistry Cr: 3
CHEN 312 - Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers Cr: 3
ENGR 207 - Elementary Thermodynamics Cr: 3
MATH 301 - Differential Equations Cr: 3
Junior Fall - 16 hours
CHEN 311 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Cr: 4
CHEN 314 - Stagewise Operations Cr: 3
ENGR 211 - Electric Circuits for Non-Electrical Engineering Majors Cr: 3
ENGR 242 - Engineering Economics Cr: 3
ENGR 315 - Heat Transfer Cr: 3
Junior Spring - 17 hours
CHEN or ENGR Elective (400 Level) - 3 hours (Except CHEN 448 or CHEN 449)
Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
CHEN 305 - Chemical Reactor Engineering Cr: 3
CHEN 307 - Introduction to Chemical Process Safety Cr: 2
CHEN 323 - Chemical Engineering Analysis Cr: 3
CHEN 413 - Mass Transfer Operations Cr: 3
Senior Fall - 15 hours
CHEN Elective (400 Level) - 3 hours (Except CHEN 448 or CHEN 449)
Natural Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours (Must be a life science)
CHEN 403 - Process Evaluation and Design I Cr: 3
CHEN 409 - Chemical Process Control Cr: 3
CHEN 411 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory I Cr: 1
ENGR 433 - The Engineering Profession Cr: 1
ENGR 490 - Senior Design Project I Cr: 1
Senior Spring - 16 hours
CHEN Elective (400 Level) - 3 hours (Except CHEN 448 or CHEN 449)
Fine Arts General Education Elective - 3 hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours
CHEN 407 - Process Evaluation and Design II Cr: 3
CHEN 412 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory II Cr: 1
ENGR 491 - Senior Design Project II Cr: 3
From process engineer to production engineer, you can successfully find a job at all levels of industry, business, government or private practice. You can also earn your master’s degree to continue your education in chemical engineering, focus on a specialized area of study or prepare for professional advancement.
Graduate Schools or Programs
Master of Engineering – Chemical Engineering
Potential Job Titles or Employers
Citgo
Levingston Group
Lyondell-Basell
Phillips 66
ReCon Management
Sasol
Westlake Chemical
Health Insurance: 500 $ per year
