Program Objectives and Outcomes

Mission Statement

The mission of the FSU "Bachelor of Science in Engineering" program is to provide excellent undergraduate education in engineering, to establish close partnership with and facilitate technology transfers to industry and government, to contribute to economic development within the state of Maryland, and to provide related service to the campus community and community at large.

Program Educational Objectives

Within the first few years following graduation, alumni of the B.S. in Engineering program at Cecil will:

  • Act as valuable employees or professionals in a broad range of career paths centered on Materials Engineering skills;
  • Apply their broader analytical skill set by finding innovative solutions to real-world problems and creating new knowledge, ideas, and products;
  • Show professionalism and an ability to think globally through constructive teamwork, group problem solving, and effective communication with others not of an engineering background;
  • Demonstrate ethical decision-making, which will lead to increased levels of responsibility and leadership positions;
  • Engage in life-long learning by keeping their technical knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues up-to-date and taking advantage of professional development opportunities.

Program Outcomes

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate the learning outcomes assessed throughout the curriculum. When students graduate, they will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
  2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.