General Education Curriculum

Written Communication

Natural Science (8-10 hours minimum)

Select 2 courses with labs:

Humanities (9 hours)

Select 2 courses, 1 history required:

Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

Mathematics (3 hours)

Writing-Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

Program Curriculum

Major Area of Study Requirements (39 hours)

Select 1 course:

Additional Requirements (33-49 hours)

Labs

Select 2 courses with labs:

Select 1 course:

Select 1 course:

Select 1 option:

Note: Calculus (MAT 167 and MAT 168) is required for this major. Students may enter MAT 167 directly if Math ACT sub score is 26 or higher. If Math ACT sub score is 24-25, MAT 103 or MAT 128 must be completed. If Math ACT sub score is less than 24, students must first complete MAT 101. Then MAT 103 or MAT 128 must be completed.

Electives

Choose approved electives as needed with adviser’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Hours to Degree

120 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Industrial Engineering Technology. At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 30 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The student must earn at least 21 of the last 30 hours of course work and at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss. See Residence Hour Requirements for more information.

Admission Requirements

The following is required from all undergraduate applicants:

• Application for Undergraduate Admission
• $45 non-refundable application fee
• An official high school transcript for freshman (high school) applicants OR official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school for transfer applicants
• Submission of ACT or SAT scores for freshman (high school) applicants
• Documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization. Upload a copy of your proof of immunization.

Students should be mindful of admission deadlines. For a full list of admission requirements, see the University Admission Policies

Program Academic Policies and Requirements:

• See University Academic Policies and Requirements

The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Industrial Engineering Technology degree is accredited by “Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission” of ABET, abet.org. That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.