Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Mission Statement
The Department mission is defined in the following ways:
To serve society, the public sector, and private industry by
- Providing undergraduate and graduate civil engineering education that prepares students to apply engineering knowledge to the diverse issues of resources, infrastructure and the built environment;
- Contributing to the development and codification of knowledge through faculty scholarship; and
- Meeting the needs of working professionals for continuing education.
Program Education Objectives
The program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and
professional accomplishments that the program is preparing the graduates to achieve:
- Function effectively as civil engineering professionals in industry, government or other organizations, designing, improving, leading and implementing efficient civil engineering practices.
- Provide solutions to engineering problems that account for economical, environmental, ethical, and societal considerations as well as professional standards, by applying acquired engineering knowledge.
- Apply their broad civil engineering education to effectively communicate civil engineering concepts orally and in written forms.
- Utilize formal and informal learning opportunities to maintain and enhance technical, personal and professional growth.
Student Outcome and Performance Criteria
Members of Assessment Committee:
- Dr. Kurt McMullin; Assessment Coordinator
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