A New Carroll Major
Engineering mechanics is a broad-based engineering major designed to prepare students to enroll directly into graduate programs in engineering mechanics, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or environmental engineering. The program consists of a combination of technical preparation (mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering), a strong emphasis on written and oral communication skills and a broad suite of humanities coursework (check out the four-year course plan below).
The engineering mechanics major is designed to meet accreditation criteria specified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). As a result, graduates will be eligible to earn a Professional Engineer's (P.E.) license.* The engineering mechanics major is designed primarily to prepare students for graduate studies. There are, however, many employment opportunities for those wishing to enter the engineering profession upon graduation.
*The program will be evaluated by ABET after graduation of the first class (2011). Once approved, the first graduates' degrees are accredited retroactively.
Engineering Mechanics Program Goals
Consonant with the mission of the college the engineering mechanics major "is dedicated to providing for its students the means for their full realization of a dual goal of vocation and enlightenment."
To this end the engineering mechanics major is designed to blend the unique characteristics of Catholic liberal arts education with preparation for productive and rewarding professional careers. The four professional educational objectives of Carroll's engineering mechanics program are to produce graduates who have:
- The specialized knowledge and skills required by the profession of civil engineering
- A broad range of skills necessary for effective communication
- An awareness and understanding of the interrelationships among the branches of knowledge
- The ethical, social, and aesthetic perspectives that are necessary for values-based judgment and decision-making
Accreditation
Carroll's engineering mechanics major will be evaluated for accreditation upon graduation of the first class (spring 2011). Once approved, the first graduates' degrees are accredited retroactively by the:
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
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Baltimore, MD 21202-4012.
To become a licensed professional engineer students must graduate from an ABET accredited program.