Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the BS/BA in Engineering program at the University of San Diego are to develop graduates who:
apply an interdisciplinary set of technical, leadership and other professional skills to address important challenges facing society
practice engineering with a holistic understanding of how engineers engage with stakeholders and impact society
have a critical awareness of their personal attitudes, behaviors and values and the ways in which these align with their professional aspirations
Student Outcomes
To achieve these objectives, the Engineering program has been designed to ensure that graduates have achieved the following student outcomes, with an ability 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, cultural, 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 meet 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