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Unfortunately, the requirements for ABET accreditation are so rigorous that there is relatively little room for non-engineering coursework in a 4-year degree program. This is perhaps why so few LACs have engineering programs.</p>
<p>Most LAC students who get engineering degrees do so through a 5-year dual-degree BA/BS plan: 3 years at a LAC, followed by 2 years at a cooperating university engineering department.</p>