Program Objectives & Learning Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

Electrical Engineering graduates of Sacred Heart University's School of Computer Science & Engineering will:

• Have successful technical or leadership careers in systems engineering and electrical engineering industries, start-up companies and/or be able to successfully pursue advanced degree
• Be able to work in an interdisciplinary environment with social and ethical responsibility
• Engage in ongoing, lifelong learning and professional development to advance their knowledge

Student Learning Outcomes

With the consideration of global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors and contexts, graduates will learn 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, culture, 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 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