Program Educational Objectives for Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Civil

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for the Engineering/Civil program are listed below:

PEO 1: Graduates of the Engineering/Civil program at West Virginia State University will be engaged in Civil engineering careers in industry, government, or academia, or pursuing advanced studies.

PEO 2: Graduates will be successful team members and team leaders who conduct themselves with integrity and high standards of ethics.

PEO 3: Graduates will demonstrate competence and ongoing development of their professional skills to adapt to changes in technology and the needs of a globalized society.

Student Outcomes

The Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Criterion 3 listed Student Outcomes (SOs) 1-7. Our Engineering/Civil program adapted the ABET EAC SOs 1-7. The SOs are  given below:

  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.

Program Enrollment and Degree Data

Program Enrollment and Degree Data
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