Preparation
A
bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering program is required to become a mining or geological engineer, including a mining safety engineer. Requirements for licensure vary by state but most states require applicants to pass two exam. Beyond mining engineering or geological engineering, a related degree, such as civil or environmental engineering or geoscience, may be acceptable for some positions in mining or geological engineering.
 Admission
Requirements
Admissions
requirements for undergraduate engineering schools include a solid
background in mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and
calculus) and science (biology, chemistry, and physics), and courses in
English, social studies, humanities, and computer and information
technology.
Co-ops
Internships and Coops
provide students with a great opportunity to gain real-world experience
while still in school. Many universities offer co-op and internship
programs for students studying Mining Engineering. This provides
students with first hand experience in the industry and the opportunity
to contribute to a real-world program or project.
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Courses
of Study
Bachelor's
degree programs in engineering typically are designed to last 4 years,
but many students find that it takes between 4 and 5 years to complete
their studies. In a typical 4-year college curriculum, the first 2 years
are spent studying mathematics, basic sciences, introductory
engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Mining engineering
students may also take courses such as Introduction to Mining Safety,
Structural Geology, and Geology for Engineers during these years. In the
last 2 years, a mining engineering program might include courses in Material
Handling in Mines, Physical Mineralogy and Petrology, Surface Mining
Methods and Equipment, Principles of Explosives Engineering, Mine
Management, and Environmental Aspects of Mining.
Accredited
Programs
Those interested in a
career in Mining Engineering should consider reviewing engineering programs that are
accredited by
ABET, Inc.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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