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Electrical Engineering Program Accreditation and Assessment

Program Mission Statement

The objective of the Bachelor of Science degree program in electrical engineering (EE) is to produce graduates who have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will ensure success in professional positions in business, industry, research, government service, or in graduate study as well as professional schools.

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ABET Logo - Engineering Accreditation Commission

The Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical Engineering.

Program Assessment

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Electrical Engineering program at the West Virginia University is to produce graduates who have broad knowledge of electrical hardware and related software, as well as skills in project management, communication and learning to achieve success in their careers in industry, research, government service, or academia. It is expected that in the first five years after graduation our graduates will achieve success and proficiency in their profession, be recognized as leaders, and contribute to the betterment of society.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, all Bachelor of Science students in Electrical Engineering will have:

  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.

Enrollment and Graduation Numbers

Enrollment and graduation numbers for the current academic year can be found at https://www.statler.wvu.edu/academics/accreditation-and-assessment.