ABET Accreditation

Program Outcomes and Assessments:

The ME and MfgE Program Outcomes identify specific items that define the professional elements possessed by its students upon graduation. These elements make up the qualifications that the Program is committed to its objectives to facilitate the students to obtain during their learning endeavor in the program. As evidences in the following sections, the Program Outcomes have direct correspondence with the Program Objectives and are consistent with Criterion 3 of Engineering Criteria 2000. The following sections discuss this correspondence.

The Program Outcomes for the ME and MfgE Programs are that:

Graduates from these Programs at St. Cloud State University will have:

the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and mechanical and manufacturing engineering principles to design and problem solving
the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data related to mechanical and manufacturing engineering
the ability to identify and specify mechanical and manufacturing processes, components and systems
the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
the ability to identify, formulate, and solve mechanical and manufacturing engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
the ability to communicate effectively
an understanding of the competitive and integrated nature of the mechanical and manufacturing environment
the broad education necessary to understand the social, economic, environmental, and global impact of engineering solutions
a recognition of the need, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues as they relate to the practice of mechanical and manufacturing engineering
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical and manufacturing engineering practice