One of the hallmarks of modern times is the acceptance of accelerating change, both in technological products and in educational philosophies. Few college graduates function today solely with the skills and understanding that they gained in formal degree programs.

Recognizing that the graduates of the College of Engineering will pursue their careers in an ever changing world, the overall mission of the College is to provide a broad education in the fundamentals of engineering while providing opportunities for specialization in selected areas that meet the needs of our constituents. An important corollary is the development of the ability to think logically, creatively, and quantitatively, and the skills necessary to effectively communicate both fundamental and applied knowledge. This unified approach provides an inherently flexible base that permits undergraduates to fill general or specialized positions in industry, government, and private practice or to pursue advanced degrees after graduation.

The mission of the graduate program in College of Engineering is 1) to provide a broadly based, interdisciplinary degree program for engineering students to support the needs of existing businesses and industries and to promote state, regional and national economic development, and 2) to provide a means for bachelor’s degree graduates in engineering to obtain additional college-level credits and/or a master’s degree in instances where this is required for professional licensure. The goal is to provide an educational experience focusing on the knowledge and technical skills of advanced engineering and business management that will allow program graduates to be successful in engineering, manufacturing, and other high-tech organizations.