Foundation Program in Engineering (Year One)

Year One in Engineering will prepare you to enter a bachelor's degree in the field of your choice (see below) at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Upon successful completion of this program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may continue with your undergraduate studies at UTSA. The College of Engineering programs in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Chemical Engineering is a newly established program and will seek accreditation following graduation of their first class per ABET policy. The College has excellent laboratory facilities where students receive hands-on instruction by faculty. Computer-aided design (CAD) facilities, including state-of-the-art workstations, are routinely used in all programs. Some classes are taught by adjunct faculty from local industries, giving students the opportunity to interact with engineering professionals engaged in relevant engineering practice. Students enrolling in these engineering disciplines are given an opportunity to develop a strong background in the engineering sciences and to learn the analysis, design and synthesis tools necessary to be an active participant in traditional, as well as new and emerging areas of technology.