EE Accreditation and Outcomes

The Electrical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria. 

Program Educational Objectives  

The Electrical Engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh equips its graduates with solid theoretical and practical foundations in power systems, electromagnetics, semiconductor devices, electronic circuit design, signal processing, and control theory. Students build on these foundations through specialization in advanced and contemporary Electrical Engineering topics and opportunities to apply and expand their skill set through design projects, research, and cooperative education.

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

• Apply their knowledge of fundamental and advanced Electrical Engineering topics and design practices while considering all relevant constituents, design factors, and tradeoffs, including societal, ethical, and safety factors, 
  
• Leverage resources for continued learning and professional development to specialize in and contribute to emerging topics in Electrical Engineering, 
  
• Pursue advanced degrees in disciplines such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Science, Business, Law, or Medicine, 
  
• Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and 
  
• Attain leadership positions in industry, academia, and government. 

Student Outcomes

The program must have documented student outcomes that support the program educational objectives. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering. Student outcomes are outcomes (1) through (7), plus any additional outcomes that may be articulated by the program.

• 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.