Accreditation

The computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. 

Computer Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of completing their Computer Engineering degree at the University of Idaho, our graduates are, collectively, expected to:

• Engage and contribute solutions to the latest problems in industry, government, non-profit organizations or academia through application of their engineering knowledge;
• Continue their professional growth through graduate studies, professional training, and other educational opportunities; and
• Serve society through collaboration and volunteering across public, private, governmental, and non-profit agencies. 

Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of completing their Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Idaho, our graduates are, collectively, expected to:

• Engage and contribute solutions to the latest problems in industry, government, non-profit organizations or academia through application of their engineering knowledge;
• Continue their professional growth through graduate studies, professional training, and other educational opportunities; and
• Serve society through collaboration and volunteering across public, private, governmental, and non-profit agencies.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, students will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics
2. 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
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. 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
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies