May 22, 2026

2026-2027 University Catalog

Mechanical Engineering B.S. + M.S.

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(138 UNITS)

The Mechanical Engineering B.S. + Mechanical Engineering M.S., a blended program that shortens the time required to earn a B.S. and M.S., degree, provides students with enriched learning experiences through advanced coursework and research opportunities in key technical areas of Mechanical Engineering. Courses in advanced manufacturing and robotics, digital twin and intelligent systems, thermal and fluid sciences, energy and sustainability, advanced materials and structural design, and controls and mechatronics equip students with strong analytical, modeling and design expertise. The program integrates foundational science, mathematics and engineering principles to develop engineers capable of analyzing and designing complex mechanical systems. Students begin taking graduate-level courses during their senior year of undergraduate study.

In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for the bachelor's and master's degrees. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree section in the catalog for complete information. For university requirements regarding the master's degree, please consult the Graduate Regulations section in this catalog for complete information.

Admission Requirements

Students must apply for the blended B.S. + M.S. degree program before completing the undergraduate requirements of a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s degree program.

Students are eligible for admission to the blended program contingent on the following:

Completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate units but not more than 120 undergraduate units.
Not currently in the semester in which they will complete the baccalaureate degree requirements.
Completed a minimum 12 upper-division units in-residence.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all undergraduate coursework applied towards the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree program.

Additional Information: Blended Program

Double counted courses cannot be substituted. Please consult the Blended Programs section in this catalog for more information.

The following courses may be double counted to satisfy 12 units towards the bachelor’s degree and 12 units towards the master’s degree:

B.S. Degree Requirements (120 units)

Students are required to meet with their academic adviser every semester during the first year and at least once a year thereafter. They are strongly encouraged to see their academic advisers frequently to obtain guidance in pursuit of their careers. All courses taken in fulfillment of the requirements for the bachelor’s degree must be taken for a letter grade, i.e., under grade Option 1. All mathematics and physical science courses required for the degree must be completed with at least a “C” (2.0) to count as prerequisite courses to engineering courses or as credit towards the degree. Graduate courses are not open to undergraduate students without approval of the department chair or graduate program adviser.

Mathematics and Science (32 units)

Note

* If CHEM 123 is taken in lieu of CHEM 120A, an additional 2 units must be taken to meet the 120-unit requirement.

Note:

* Upper-division writing requirements. Written work for these courses must meet professional standards and requires a “C” (2.0) or better. Laboratory reports are graded in English composition, as well as content.

Technical Electives (11 units)

Select electives from the focus areas below, based on adviser recommendations. Students may count EGME 497 and EGME 499 as electives, but must submit an application form to the adviser and department chair for approval. With adviser approval, technical electives may include up to 3 units of 300- or 400-level coursework from non-engineering departments.

Power and Energy

Design and Materials for Manufacturing

Thermal and Fluids Engineering

Robotics, Controls and Automated Manufacturing

M.S. Degree Requirements (30 units)

Coursework for the degree must be completed with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. At least half the units must be approved graduate (500-level) courses.

Classified Standing

Students who complete all prerequisite work, specified by the Mechanical Engineering graduate program adviser, with a “B” (3.0) average or better will advance to classified standing and are eligible to take graduate courses for which they are qualified.

Required (3 units)

Electives (21-27 units)

Courses may be chosen with the approval of the departmental graduate adviser.

Note

* If not taken to satisfy the Required course.

Culminating Experience (0-6 units)

The culminating experience marks the end of a graduate program. It demonstrates mastery of disciplinary materials and meets requirements from Section 40510 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Please consult the Culminating Experience section in this catalog for more information.

EGME 597 - Project (1-6) †
EGME 598 - Thesis (1-6) †
Comprehensive examination (0)**

Note

** Examination covers five selected courses, at least three of which are 500 level.

† Students enrolling in less than six units of Thesis/Project will be required to take a comprehensive exam. Students enrolling in six units of thesis or project may defend their thesis or project work with an oral exam, limited to their project work, instead of taking a comprehensive exam.

General Education

All students at Cal State Fullerton are expected to complete prescribed units of General Education that are made up of courses outside of their chosen disciplines. Students seeking a degree in Engineering have been provided exceptions from some of the General Education requirements. For this reason, it is important that students take the approved G.E. courses for Engineering majors that are found in their Titan Degree Audit (TDA). Additionally, they should confirm the G.E. courses that are required within their specific programs with their respective advisers.

Mechanical Engineering B.S. + M.S.

Admission Requirements

Additional Information: Blended Program

B.S. Degree Requirements (120 units)

Mathematics and Science (32 units)

Note

Required (53 units)

Note:

Technical Electives (11 units)

Power and Energy

Design and Materials for Manufacturing

Thermal and Fluids Engineering

Robotics, Controls and Automated Manufacturing

M.S. Degree Requirements (30 units)

Classified Standing

Required (3 units)

Electives (21-27 units)

Note

Culminating Experience (0-6 units)

Note

General Education

Graduation Requirement (3 units)

Total (138 units)