2016-2017 College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Programs of Study
The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers programs of study leading to baccalaureate degrees as listed below:
Bachelor of Science
Agriculture Business with options in:
Animal Science
Feed Mill Management
Horticulture
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Public Relations
Agriculture for Teacher Licensure
Computer Science
Computer Science Education*
Emergency Management
Information Systems
Information Technology
Hospitality Administration with emphases in:
Foodservices Management
Lodging Management
Event Management
Recreation & Park Administration with emphases in:
Interpretation
Natural Resource
Recreation Sport Management
Therapeutic Recreation*Pending approval from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Option
Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering Option
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Science in Nuclear Technology
Mission
The mission of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is to provide high-quality accredited Associate, Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degree programs.
Vision
The vision of the College is to provide high quality educational opportunities preparing students for their chosen profession and to provide a fundamental broad-based education preparing graduates as educated citizens with an aspiration for life-long learning.
Core Values
The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences values integrity, service to constituents and excellence in preparing graduates for life.
Principles
The College values scholarly activity, especially as it relates to the enhancement of teaching and its positive affect on high-impact student learning. The College values service to the University and to the local, regional, state and professional communities. The College seeks to demonstrate to students, and instill in them, high ethical standards of personal and professional conduct. The College strives to achieve continuous improvement through rigorous assessment processes. The College equips students with the interdisciplinary, technical, and critical-thinking skills necessary to develop workable solutions to complex problems. The College is composed of six academic departments: Agriculture, Computer and Information Science, Electrical Engineering, Emergency Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration. These departments offer programs of study leading to the baccalaureate and associate degrees listed above.
Transfer Students
Applicability of transfer credit to meet specific degree requirements depends on the major selected by the transfer student. The transfer student should review the Transfer Credit policy in the Admission section of this catalog and meet with their academic advisor to determine final transfer credit eligibility for the selected program of study.