Program Accreditation & Objectives
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science program in Aerospace Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Constituents
The constituencies of the Aerospace Engineering program include the following:
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Faculty
- Alumni
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Advisory Board
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering program will (within a few years of graduation):
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meet or exceed the expectations of employers of aerospace engineers.
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continue to contribute to their professional development by pursuing advanced study, if desired.
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continue their professional development by pursuing leadership positions in their profession and/or communities.
Student Outcomes (SOs)
Our undergraduate students will attain:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Enrollment and Graduation Data
Undergraduate Enrollment (Fall 2024): 474
Graduate Enrollment (Fall 2024): 76
Graduation Data (Academic Year 2024): 57 BS, 10 MS, & 1 PhD