Accreditation
Engineering Accreditation Commission
The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Nuclear and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The college will seek accreditation from ABET for the new Nuclear Science and Engineering degree after there is the first graduate.
Program Educational Objectives
Depth. In their jobs and/or graduate studies, graduates will identify, formulate, analyze and solve nuclear science and engineering problems by applying fundamental and advanced scientific and technical knowledge and skills.
Breadth. Graduates will employ their broad understanding of complex systems and individual components in their technical practice. Breadth also includes a continuing awareness of current issues, influences, and trends needed to understand the impact of nuclear science and engineering solutions in global and societal contexts.
Professionalism. To be successful in modern work environments, graduates will employ responsible teamwork, clear communication skills, effective project management capabilities, professional attitudes, and a clear understanding of the ethical issues faced by our profession. Graduates will engage in lifelong learning and professional development, as demonstrated by participation in technical seminars, professional conferences and symposiums, and discipline specific trainings.
Problem Solving. In their jobs and/or advanced degree programs, graduates will integrate their knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. They will use technical insight and judgment to design and evaluate nuclear and radiological systems considering safety, reliability, security, economics and societal impact.
Community. Graduates will exist within a professional community, will provide for their own professional growth and development, and have a responsibility to contribute to the growth and development of their colleagues. They will do so while engaging the community in an inclusive and equitable manner.
Innovation. Graduates will apply their technical abilities and engage in innovative activities, creating new products, processes and knowledge.
Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
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.