Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The PEOs describe what students are expected to attain within a few years after graduation.

The Electrical Engineering Program educational objectives are as follows:

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Leadership

Graduates will exhibit leadership and vision in contributing to the technical and policy decisions of industry, government, and research enterprises.

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Problem solving

Graduates will demonstrate problem solving abilities that permit them to contribute in a variety of technical, business, and academic careers.

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Multidisciplinary

Graduates will thrive in diverse, global, and multidisciplinary environment

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Communication

Graduates will possess the ability to communicate effectively and participate collaboratively in interactions with engineers and other professionals.

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Life-long learning

Graduates will understand the importance of participating in lifelong-learning activities that enhance their professional and personal development.

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.

The Electrical Engineering Program has adopted the Engineering Accreditation Commission's (EAC) outcomes 17:

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Problem solving

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

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Design thinking

An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. 

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Communication

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

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Ethics

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

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Collaboration

An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

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Experimentation

An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

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Life-long learning

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Annual Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

67

Degrees awarded in 2019

164

students enrolled in 2020–2021

192

students enrolled in 2018–2019