CPE Program Educational Objectives
The current educational objectives of the computer engineering (CPE) program are:
- Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of computer engineers.
- Graduates will continue their professional development by pursuing advanced study if they so desire.
- Graduates will continue their professional development by assuming/undertaking leadership roles in their communities and/or professions.
CPE Student Outcomes
Students from the CPE program will attain, by the time of graduation:
- 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.
CPE Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded
| Academic Year | Enrollment | Awarded Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 179 | |
| 2024-2025 | 207 | 22 |
| 2023-2024 | 214 | 22 |
| 2022-2023 | 238 | 25 |
| 2021-2022 | 180 | 24 |
| 2020-2021 | 282 | 25 |
| 2019-2020 | 159 | 28 |
| 2018-2019 | 155 | 25 |
| 2017-2018 | 150 | 34 |
| 2016-2017 | 128 | 15 |
| 2015-2016 | 132 | 29 |