Program Educational Objectives
Computer and Electrical Engineering Programs
Graduates of the Arkansas Tech University Computer and Electrical Engineering degree
programs, within a few years of graduating, will have
- Obtained employment in an engineering or closely-related field, or entered a graduate
program in engineering or a related field or gained admission to a professional program
such as medicine, law or business.
- Solved problems aided by the engineering proficiencies they learned in their undergraduate
program.
- Recognized a pathway to make positive contributions to society using their engineering
talents and skills by practicing their profession in an ethical and responsible manner.
- Engaged in continuing education and pursuit of membership in professional societies
as well as FE/PE certification, or other certifications relevant to their chosen occupational
field.
- Demonstrated accountability and worked effectively in a team environment with strong
emphasis on multidisciplinary membership, inclusion, and communication.
Student Outcomes
In order to meet the mission and educational objectives of the program, the Electrical
Engineering Department at Arkansas Tech University established the following list
of attributes as goals for its graduating students.
Students graduating from the Electrical Engineering Program should have:
- 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
|
| Academic Year |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
|
135 |
140 |
117 |
108 |
102 |
88 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Option) |
13 |
18 |
14 |
15 |
14 |
17 |
| (Began 2016) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Option) |
27 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| (Began 2010) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
|
16 |
44 |
55 |
53 |
45 |
47 |
| (Began 2019) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Total Enrollment |
191 |
208 |
186 |
176 |
161 |
152 |
| |
Degrees Awarded
|
| Academic Year |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering |
32 |
32 |
25 |
16 |
19 |
15 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Option) |
0 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Option) |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering |
1 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
6 |
| Baccalaureate Degrees |
38 |
40 |
31 |
19 |
26 |
24 |
