About the Program
Become an innovator behind modern essentials like engines and HVAC systems. Build a strong foundation in mechanics, energy systems, and design. With hands-on labs, small classes, and industry-informed faculty, shape your path toward a rewarding mechanical engineering career.
The Polytechnic Experience
Learn theoretical principles in the classroom and ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog them with state-of-the-art equipment. Measure turbine performance in your thermal-fluids lab, design a race car with Formula SAE or participate in industry-sponsored competitions. Gear up for a career in countless industries and gain the experience needed to make an impact on day one.
Career Outcomes
Courses
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering provides a comprehensive education in mathematics, pure science, engineering science, and design, preparing graduates to excel in various mechanical engineering fields. The curriculum ensures students gain essential skills in mechanics, machine design, energy systems, fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics through core courses and technical electives tailored to their interests or career goals. Students also benefit from practical experience via design projects, student clubs, honor societies, and design competitions. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the program is designed to quickly prepare graduates for effective roles in the profession. Additionally, the department offers a Master of Science degree for advanced study.
Featured Faculty
“[My] podcast titled 'The Engineering Student Experience' — each episode examines a topic that is relevant to current and future engineering students. My goal is to create a resource that allows high school students to make better...Paul Nissenson Professor & Associate Chair, Mechanical Engineering
Experience For Yourself
Mechanical Engineering Online
ME Online was formed to provide easy access to video resources for ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog engineering students and anyone else interested in engineering. All content has been created by CPP engineering instructors or identified as demonstrating a concept well.
Licensure Disclosure and Accreditation
California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.
The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states' educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a California State University program, they will meet their state's requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).
The Mechanical Engineering Department offers a Mechanical Engineering program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
For more information, please visit our accreditation page.