Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years (3-5 years), Citadel Electrical and Computer Engineering graduates are expected to:
- Succeed in the practice of Electrical or Computer Engineering, by ethically and judiciously applying engineering methods to solve problems facing a technologically complex society.
- Sustain awareness of engineering-related issues through employment, professional development, professional registration, or graduate education.
- Be principled leaders with strong communications and team-building skills.
Student Outcomes
The Citadel’s Electrical and Computer Engineering programs includes assessment to demonstrate that students obtain an ability to:
- identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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.
- function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies