B.S. in Chemical Engineering

The Chemical Engineering (B.S.) program prepares students to apply engineering principles to the design, development, and operation of processes that transform raw materials into useful products. Students develop the knowledge and skills to evaluate and improve these processes with attention to safety, efficiency, sustainability, and societal needs. Graduates contribute to industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, energy, and electronic materials, pursuing careers in process design, production engineering, research and development, technical sales, and environmental management. The program also provides a foundation for graduate study and professional education in engineering, law, business, or medicine.

B.S. Chemical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.   We expect that, as a graduate of the Chemical Engineering B.S. program, you will accomplish the following within 3-5 years of graduation:

1. Engineering Practice: Graduates of our program are successfully engaged in the practice of chemical engineering within the industry, academe and government working in a wide array of technical specialties including but not limited to process and plant design operations.
2. Professional Growth: Graduates of our program advance their skills through professional growth and development activities such as graduate study in engineering or complementary disciplines, and continuing education; some graduates will transition into other professional fields such as business, law, and medicine through further education.
3. Service: Graduates of our program perform service to society and the engineering profession through participation in professional societies, government, civic organizations, and humanitarian endeavors.

Chemical Engineering B.S. Program Student Learning Outcomes 

We specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 
• an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Accreditation

The Chemical Engineering (B.S.) program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. 

Accreditation.org (https://accreditation.org/), an effort of New Jersey Institute of Technology, offers information about why program accreditation is an important consideration when choosing a degree program. The portal underscores NJIT’s commitment to accreditation and supports building awareness of the value of worldwide accreditation of academic programs in engineering, engineering technology, and computing.   

Academic Minors

Students can tailor their course of study with one of more than two dozen academic minors that broaden their exposure and increase competence in an additional subject area. Some suggested minors include biology, chemistry, information systems, management, and materials engineering.

Department Course Registration Policies

Please see the department guidelines on course registration policies.pdf