Hi, 1986 I graduated with a Master in Sciences (Phyiscs and Math) from the Technical University of Dresden in Germany. I want/would like to get a second degree, a BA in mechanical (or maybe electrical) Engineering, and would like to know how flexible are schools in general in the US to tranfer my credits. Basically I have already learned all the Math and Physics, which is the lion share of learning these trades, but I don't know the cultural/business aspects attached to doing something like that. Could you share your experience or any kinfs of tips with me? I would prefer a regular, accredited brick and mortar school, offering me the posibility of doing part of my schooling online. I live in the NY/NJ metro area. Thanks
First, you would probably want to earn a B.S. degree rather than a B.A. The Bachelor of Arts is used for most, though not all, areas of the liberal arts. The primary degree in engineering at the undergraduate level is the B.S.E.E. There are no schools on the east coast of which I am aware that grant the B.S.E.E. At the bachelor's level, the primary school in thh country is the University of North Dakota (real brick and real mortar), which offers degrees in several engineering specialties (including both electrical and mechanical). Depending on your current level of expertise, you will find many more distance options, especially at major universities, at the master's and doctoral levels. As far as transfer credits, that should be no problem, as the Technical University of Dresden is a major school. You may have to have your credits evaluated by a foreign credentials service, but it's best to discuss this with the powers-that-be in the specific program in which you are interested. My guess is that you will have no significant problems in this area.
I agree. But in your case, you might encounter one small problem. Your degree was awarded in 1986, when the TU Dresden was still in East Germany. I do know that your Diplom degree (not Masters, there is a difference) is 100% accredited and accepted. But you may be required to produce a legal source to prove this.
