The Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing at Georgia Southern University offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. At the undergraduate level, the College offers ten Bachelor of Science degree programs: Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Construction; Construction Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Information Technology and Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Online; Manufacturing Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering. Computer Science and Information Technology are offered on both the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses.

The first two years of the Mechanical Engineering program is offered on the Armstrong campus and students must transition to the Statesboro campus to complete the MechE degree. The Regents' Engineering Pathway (REP) Program, available on both the Armstrong and Statesboro campuses, is offered as an option for students to complete the first two years of their engineering curriculum at designated Georgia colleges and then transfer to Georgia Southern (or another engineering school in Georgia) based on the availability of a particular major, to complete their BS degree in engineering.

At the graduate level, the college offers Master of Science degree programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Applied Engineering (with concentrations in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and in Engineering Management). Undergraduate students may now choose an Accelerated Bachelors to Masters (ABM) pathway for any of our MS degree programs -- each program has its own timeline and requirements for selecting the ABM (or "4+1") option.

Vision

The Paulson College of Engineering and Computing will be a recognized leader in student-centric experiential learning, applied research in engineering and computing, and service to our communities.

Mission

The Paulson College of Engineering and Computing mission is to ensure student success by preparing them for lifelong learning, advance the engineering and computing disciplines, and support regional economic development. This will be accomplished by promoting excellence in faculty teaching and scholarship, fostering experiential learning, and partnering with regional stakeholders.

College Structure

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Internships

Internship opportunities are available for all undergraduate programs in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing and are required for students majoring in Construction and in Information Technology. Internships are supervised experiential learning programs designed to allow students an opportunity to receive practical experience in their chosen field of study. Students should contact the Director of Industrial Relations, Dr. Reinhold Gerbsch, for further information.

Cooperative Education

Co-ops allow students the opportunity to gain work experience related to their academic major while earning a salary. To participate in a cooperative education opportunity, a student must have completed at least 30 semester hours of instruction, have a grade point average of at least 2.5, and be willing to participate in a minimum of two alternating co-op work semesters. Work responsibilities and salaries are determined by the employer. Students should contact the Director of Industrial Relations, Dr. Reinhold Gerbsch, for further information.

Undergraduate Research

Involving undergraduate students in applied, hands-on research activities and projects is a primary focus of the College. College administration and faculty work diligently to provide students with abundant opportunities to engage in research under faculty supervision. Examples of each department's current areas of research are included in the department brochures and web pages. The Dean’s Office and corporate sponsors fund student-led research projects which are showcased in the annual Student Research Symposium.

Programs

Majors

Minors

Certificates

Advising

Academic advisement for majors in the College is conducted through the College’s Advisement Centers.
Locations: 

• (Statesboro campus) IT Building, Room 1208, Telephone: (912) 478-4877
• (Armstrong campus) Student Success Center 109, Telephone: (912) 344-2570

Contacts

Dean: Mohammad Davoud
IT Building Room 3400
P.O. Box 7995
(912) 478-7412
E-mail address: mdavoud@georgiasouthern.edu

Associate Dean: David Williams
Students and Curriculum
IT Building Room 3400
P.O. Box 7995
(912) 478-7412
E-mail address: dwilliams@georgiasouthern.edu

Assistant Dean: Ashraf Saad
Armstrong campus
Science Center Room 206
(912) 344-3084
E-mail address: asaad@georgiasouthern.edu

Director: Reinhold Gerbsch
Industrial Relations
IT Building Room 3400
P.O. Box 7995
(912) 478-5474
E-mail address: rgerbsch@georgiasouthern.edu