2+2 Chemical Engineering B.S.
Program Overview
As of fall 2024, St. Francis College (SFC) is partnered with Manhattan University (MU) to provide a continuous program for a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, taken across two institutions. Program highlights are as follows:
Students enrolling in the program at SFC should declare an Associates in Liberal Arts as their major and should complete all the courses listed below.
To continue at MU, SFC students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in all chemistry, physics and math courses, and have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.
Once SFC students complete all the courses, they will transfer to MU to complete their B.S. in Chemical Engineering. MU will accept 65 of the credits taken at SFC (See Appendix A below). St. Francis College students will matriculate into Manhattan University with junior standing, although they must take CHML 209: Into to Thermo II at MU during the summer after their Sophomore year at SFC (See Appendix B below).
The application process from SFC to MU will be simplified for Chemical Engineering pathway candidates: the application fee, essay, letters of recommendation and enrollment deposit will be waived.
Students admitted to MU from SFC who have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher will be automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Students must enroll at MU as full-time, degree-seeking students and maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew their scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for up to two years or four semesters (fall and spring) of full-time coursework in a Bachelor’s Degree program. Scholarships cannot be applied towards housing, fees, summer session, or graduate tuition. St. Francis College students may also be eligible for state and federal aid and are encouraged to submit the FAFSA as soon as it becomes available.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The 65 SFC credits accepted by MU towards the BS in Chemical Engineering are listed below in Appendix A, along with their MU equivalencies. Again, SFC students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in all chemistry, physics and math courses, and have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better. Below is a sample schedule for students during their first two years at SFC. Some courses are available in Winter and Summer sessions if students wish to take a lighter load in the fall or spring semesters.
FIRST-YEAR FALL | Credits Earned |
Gen Chemistry I & Lab (CHE 1201 & 1201L) | 5 |
Calculus I (MAT 2202) | 4 |
Introductory Writing (WRI 1100) | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 |
Freshman Seminar (SFC 1001) | 1 |
Total SFC Credits | 19 |
FIRST-YEAR SPRING | Credits Earned |
Gen Chemistry II & Lab (CHE 1202 & 1202L) | 5 |
Calculus II (MAT 2203) | 4 |
Any REL 1000 Level Course | 3 |
Computer Concepts (IT 1101) | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 |
Total SFC Credits | 18 |
SOPHOMORE FALL | Credits Earned |
Gen Physics I & Lab (PHY 2001 & 2001L) | 4 |
Calculus III (MAT 3304) | 4 |
Org Chemistry I & Lab (CHE 2101 & 2101L) | 5 |
General Education Elective** | 3 |
Total SFC Credits | 16 |
SOPHOMORE SPRING | Credits Earned |
Org Chemistry II (CHE 2102) | 4 |
Inorganic Chemistry (CHE 2301) | 3 |
Physical Chemistry (CHE 4001) | 3 |
Differential Equations I (MAT 3401) | 4 |
Mathematical Statistics (MAT 4416) | 3 |
Total SFC Credits | 17 |
**General Education Electives can be chosen from the following disciplines: History, Philosophy, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Fine Arts, Political Science, English, or Education
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1: Apply appropriate mathematical concepts to science.
PLO 2: Explain the structure, properties, and reactions of chemicals and biomolecules.
PLO 3: Apply appropriate safety principles when conducting scientific experiments.
PLO 4: Evaluate orally and in written work scientific data obtained by experiment.
PLO 5: Explain the various ways that science impacts our lives and the world around us.
PLO 6: Explain different physical phenomena.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
St. Francis College Course Equivalencies for the School of Engineering at Manhattan University
Chemical Engineering, B.S.
After the completion of their first 65 transferable credits at St. Francis College and in the summer before their first semester at Manhattan University, St. Francis College students will be required to successfully complete CHML 209: Into to Thermo II. Pathway program students must also complete 68 credits at Manhattan University over the subsequent two years for a total of 136 credits.
SFC | Credits | MC | Credits |
MAT 2202 | 4 | MATH 185 | 4 |
CHE 1201 | 4 | CHEM 101 | 3 |
CHE 1201L | 1 | CHEM 103 | 1 |
WRI 1100 | 3 | ENGL 110 | 3 |
IT 1001 | 3 | ENGS 116 | 3 |
MAT 2203 | 4 | MATH 186 | 4 |
CHE 1202 | 4 | CHEM 102 | 3 |
CHE 1202L | 1 | CHEM 104 | 1 |
Any REL 1000 level course | 3 | RELS 110 | 3 |
MAT 3304 | 4 | MATH 285 | 4 |
PHY 2001 | 3 | PHYS 101 | 3 |
PHY 2001L | 1 | PHYS 191 | 1 |
CHE 2101 | 4 | CHEM 319 | 3 |
CHE 2101L | 1 | CHEM 323 | 2 |
MAT 3401 | 3 | MATH 286 | 3 |
CHE 2102 | 4 | CHEM 320 | 3 |
CHE 4001 | 3 | CHEM 309 | 3 |
CHE 2301 | 3 | CHEM 335 | 3 |
MAT 4416 | 3 | MATH 336 | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
Total Credit | 68* | Total Credit Transferable | 65 |
*This credit discrepancy is because Gen Chem I and IICHE 1201, 2101, and 2102 are each one more credit at SFC than at MUC.
**General Education Electives can be chosen from the following disciplines: History, Philosophy, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Fine Arts, Political Science, English, or Education.
St. Francis College Course Equivalencies for the School of Engineering at Manhattan University
Chemical Engineering, B.S.
After the completion of their first 65 transferable credits at St. Francis College and in the summer before their first semester at Manhattan University, St. Francis College students will be required to successfully complete CHML 209: Into to Thermo II. Pathway program students must also complete 68 credits at Manhattan University over the subsequent two years for a total of 136 credits.
SFC | Credits | MC | Credits |
MAT 2202 | 4 | MATH 185 | 4 |
CHE 1201 | 4 | CHEM 101 | 3 |
CHE 1201L | 1 | CHEM 103 | 1 |
WRI 1100 | 3 | ENGL 110 | 3 |
IT 1001 | 3 | ENGS 116 | 3 |
MAT 2203 | 4 | MATH 186 | 4 |
CHE 1202 | 4 | CHEM 102 | 3 |
CHE 1202L | 1 | CHEM 104 | 1 |
Any REL 1000 level course | 3 | RELS 110 | 3 |
MAT 3304 | 4 | MATH 285 | 4 |
PHY 2001 | 3 | PHYS 101 | 3 |
PHY 2001L | 1 | PHYS 191 | 1 |
CHE 2101 | 4 | CHEM 319 | 3 |
CHE 2101L | 1 | CHEM 323 | 2 |
MAT 3401 | 3 | MATH 286 | 3 |
CHE 2102 | 4 | CHEM 320 | 3 |
CHE 4001 | 3 | CHEM 309 | 3 |
CHE 2301 | 3 | CHEM 335 | 3 |
MAT 4416 | 3 | MATH 336 | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
General Education Elective** | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
Total Credit | 68* | Total Credit Transferable | 65 |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
⚙️ Chemical Engineer
• Design and optimize processes that turn raw materials into valuable products such as fuels, medicines, and consumer goods.
🧪 Process Engineer
• Improve manufacturing systems in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food production, and energy.
💊 Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Engineer
• Develop and scale up processes used to produce medicines, vaccines, and medical technologies.
🌱 Environmental or Sustainability Engineer
• Design systems that reduce pollution, manage waste, and develop cleaner and more sustainable industrial processes.
🔋 Energy and Materials Engineer
• Work on innovative technologies related to renewable energy, batteries, advanced materials, and nanotechnology.
🏭 Industrial Production Engineer
• Optimize large-scale production systems to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.
🔬 Research and Development Engineer
• Conduct cutting-edge research to create new materials, chemicals, and technologies.
🎓 Graduate Study and Advanced Engineering Careers
• Pursue advanced degrees in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, or related STEM fields.