Education at the University

The mining engineering department at the University of Kentucky provides students with a well-rounded education. The mining engineering program here is an accredited which means the curriculum has been approved by a higher authority in the mining engineering field. This helps to improve the quality of education. Comparing the mining engineering department curriculum of the University of Kentucky to a rival mining engineering school, West Virginia University, Kentucky’s curriculum closely resembles West Virginia’s. These schools are part of the group that is at the top of the education field for mining engineering. I asked Colton Parson if the University of Kentucky had prepared him for a career in mining engineering and he said, “Yes UK has a rigorous engineering program.” I also asked Kristin Floyd the same question and she said,” I feel that UK has adequately prepared me for a mining career. Professors are always willing to help and you get exposure to many different aspects of the mining industry. They may not all be an in-depth analysis of each aspect but they are adequate. As with any degree and profession someone pursues there is only so much that can be learned in the classroom. However, the emphasis put on labs and hand on experience during the school year has allowed for what is learned in the classroom to be translated to what one would experience in a real profession. Overall, I feel prepared.” The university here does a great job at teaching and preparing students for the mining engineering field.