Important Public Information

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology at the Purdue University campuses at West Lafayette, Kokomo, New Albany and South Bend is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

All Purdue University programs are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/

The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology will:

1. Apply their technical knowledge as practicing professionals or engage in graduate education.
2. Work successfully in their chosen career individually and within a professional team environment.
3. Engage in professional development in their profession by adapting to new technology and career challenges.

The Student Outcomes of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology will achieve the following learned capabilities:

a.     an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined* engineering technology activities;

b.     an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;

c.     an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;

d.     an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined* engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;

e.     an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;

f.      an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined* engineering technology problems;

g.     an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;

h.     an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;

i.      an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;

j.      a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and

k.     a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

*    Broadly defined activities are those that involve a variety of resources; use of processes, materials, or techniques in innovative ways; and require a knowledge of standard operating procedures.

Enrollment Trends

	2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
West Lafayette	412	388	405	384	378	356	347	317	327
Kokomo	31	37	38	48	46	40	38	29
New Albany	46	58	55	56	53	45	50	47
South Bend	38	53	73	70	74	89	66	61