ABET Accreditation

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The following programs with the Wilkes University Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Program are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET external website.

Mission

The mission for engineering students is to enable the professional development of their abilities for analysis and design within the context of environment. The Wilkes view emphasizes engineering as a creative, hands-on profession with leadership responsibilities.

Teamwork, ethics and professional communications permeate the educational experience to enhance the graduate’s technical problem solving ability.

Wilkes Engineering graduates will possess the vision, confidence and will to pursue and assume increasing responsibilities in engineering and leadership throughout their careers.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will be able to:

PEO1

Demonstrate competency and professionalism by their successful endeavors in either industry or graduate study.

PEO2

Employ current technologies and techniques to design, develop, refine, and implement systems, products, processes, and procedures consistent with the best industry and professional practices.

PEO3

Function as a member or leader of collaborative, interdisciplinary teams and seek progressive, professional responsibilities.

PEO4

Communicate effectively recognizing the environmental, global, societal, economic and ethical issues encountered in a diverse work environment.

Student Outcomes

The Electrical Engineering program will produce graduates with an ability to:
  1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollment

Student Status Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2023
Full-time 65 58 42 34 36
Part-time 2 2 4 3 1

Enrollment data based on the primary major of students.

Graduation

Academic Year Bachelor's Degrees Granted
2018-2019 16
2019-2020 18
2020-2021 16
2021-2022 21
2022-2023 5

Mission

Our mission is to enable the professional development of students' abilities for analysis, design and innovation.

Our department emphasizes engineering as a creative, hands-on profession. Teamwork, ethics and communication permeate the educational experience to enhance the graduate's technical problem solving ability. Wilkes engineering graduates will possess the vision, confidence and will to pursue and assume increasing responsibilities in engineering and leadership within a global context.

Program Educational Objectives

In three to five years after graduation, Wilkes Mechanical Engineering alumni are able to:

PEO1

Demonstrate competency and professionalism by successful endeavors in either industry or graduate study.

PEO2

Apply engineering knowledge to develop solutions to technical and societal problems.

PEO3

Function as a member or leader of collaborative, interdisciplinary teams and seek progressive professional responsibilities.

PEO4

Communicate effectively and act ethically in business with clients and colleagues.

Student Outcomes

The Mechanical Engineering program will produce graduates with an ability to:
  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollment

Student Status Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2022 Fall 2023
Full-time 190 146 129 122 121
Part-time 5 10 3 1 5

Enrollment data based on the primary major of students.

Graduation

Academic Year Bachelor's Degrees Granted
2018-2019 63
2019-2020 51
2020-2021 43
2021-2022 42
2022-2023 31

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