The Washington State University program in Electrical Engineering (Tri-Cities) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
Objective 1: Our graduates have professional careers in industry or academia or are engaged in advanced studies.
Objective 2: Our graduates keep abreast of, and adapt to, changes in technology as well as the needs of a globalized society.
Objective 3: Our graduates are successful team members or team leaders who conduct themselves with integrity and act ethically.
Student 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.