California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

What you'll study

Coursework centers on the principles and applications of materials—metals, plastics, ceramics and composites—and the scientific foundations that inform their selection and development. The department emphasizes computational and experimental laboratory experience, opportunities to participate in senior project work, and a culminating capstone design experience as part of its chemical engineering curriculum, which informs the minor's practical and laboratory focus.

Entry requirements

To add the materials engineering minor students should review the minor requirements provided by the department. For administrative actions such as adding or dropping the minor, selecting elective courses for the minor, or petitioning for course substitutions, students are instructed to contact Alice Tokunaga (aitokunaga@cpp.edu) for guidance and procedures.

Career prospects

The program prepares students for work in many application areas where materials are central. Sectors explicitly cited by the department include food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, water and sanitation, environmental health and safety, specialty chemicals, energy, personal care products, microelectronics, pulp and paper, healthcare, and manufacturing-related roles such as design and construction.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source text does not list specific scholarships for the minor; students should consult college and university financial aid resources for relevant undergraduate scholarships, departmental support, or campus-wide funding opportunities.