Student Learning Outcomes

Program objectives 

The faculty of the Edward F. Cross School of Engineering, in partnership with the institution, strives to provide students a high-quality, broad-based, and integrated engineering education that will empower them to achieve success in one or both of the following:

• The practice of engineering or associated endeavors in industry, private practice, or government.
• Advanced study in engineering or other professions.*

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Desired Outcomes

We expect students to develop:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. 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
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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Philosophy

Our program is offered in:

• An environment that promotes the development of social and interpersonal maturity, character, teamwork, leadership, and ethical conduct as a foundation for productive service to society, both professionally and personally, and
• An atmosphere that will encourage students to develop a spirit of service consistent with Christian and humanitarian principles.

*Success is assessed approximately five years after graduation.

                        

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Number of degrees awarded and program enrollment each year

Year	Enrollment	Degrees Awarded
2018	266	38
2017	288	52
2016	286	45
2015	274	45
2014	266	46