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Interdisciplinary Engineering

Norwich was founded on the idea that people learn better by doing, and our students who pursue an engineering degree never shy away from getting their hands dirty.

About the Program

Interdisciplinary Engineering at Norwich lets you design the degree the future hasn’t imagined yet.

A distinctive and flexible program designed to align with your individual passions, life ambitions, and career goals. Unlike traditional paths, this program provides a strong foundation in core engineering principles while offering the freedom to explore coursework beyond the boundaries of engineering. Whether you're aiming to transition into another engineering discipline not offered at Norwich or wish to blend engineering with other fields of study, this program empowers you to build a truly customized academic experience. Students can tailor their education to include areas such as biology, physics, environmental science, design, or even criminal justice — opening doors to a wide range of innovative and emerging fields. 

In the lab and in the field you’ll tackle grand challenges: boosting the efficiency of solar arrays, fine-tuning NASA mini-satellites, even joining research expeditions to Antarctica Norwich University. Along the way students will complete internships and co-ops that turn their ideas into impact — and graduate with an ABET-accredited degree respected by employers and grad schools worldwide.

Sample customizable pathways

  • Engineering Physics
  • Biomedical Engineering 
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering 
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Engineering 
  • Environmental or Architectural Engineering 
  • Petroleum Engineering 
  • Engineering Criminology (civil or electrical emphasis)

This program is ideal for students ready to break the mold, think across disciplines, and engineer solutions no single major can tackle. Interdisciplinary Engineering at Norwich is a launchpad for a career and beyond.

Our Faculty

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R. Danner Friend

Position(s):

  • Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Professor
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Karen Supan

Position(s):

  • Associate Dean, College of Professional Schools
  • Director, David Crawford School of Engineering
  • Professor
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Moses Tefe

Position(s):

  • Chair, Civil Engineering and Construction Management
  • Chair, Dodge Committee
  • Professor
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John E. Patterson

Position(s):

  • Associate Professor
  • Program Coordinator, Construction Management
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Ali Al Bataineh

Position(s):

  • Director, Center for Artificial Intelligence
  • Assistant Professor
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Scott A. Smith, PhD

Position(s):

  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
  • Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Engineering
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William F. Lyons

Position(s):

  • Associate Dean, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
  • Senior Fellow, Center for Global Resilience and Security
  • Professor of Practice
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Program Requirements

To view additional program details and degree plans, visit the Norwich University Course Catalog.

Accreditations

New England Commission of Higher Education

Regional Accreditation
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), known formerly as the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC).

Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

Program Accreditations
Norwich University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission ABET.

  • Civil Engineering is accredited by the EAC Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Civil Engineering Program Criteria.
  • Construction Management is accredited by the ANSAC Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Construction Management Program Criteria.
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering is accredited by the EAC Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program Criteria.
  • Interdisciplinary Engineering is accredited by the EAC Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria.
  • Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the EAC Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

Next Steps: The Admissions Process

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