Our BSE Aerospace Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, Aerospace Engineering graduates will:

• Lead successful practicing careers or be engaged in advanced graduate studies

• Establish themselves as responsible and ethical citizens

• Challenge themselves to innovate and collaborate in evolving work environments

 Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have the following abilities:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2018	6	--
2019	73	--
2020	117	4
2021	150	6
2022	193	27

 * Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BS Biomedical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Program will:

• practice in a professional career or pursue an advanced or professional degree in which they are contributing to scientific, professional, and/or local communities through the improvement of human health.

• become leaders in the field by engaging in teamwork, effective communication, and continued learning to expand their professional development and technical understanding.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have the following abilities:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	288	43
2014	305	47
2015	341	53
2016	340	66
2017	320	52
2018	288	51
2019	260	39
2020	224	30
2021	225	49
2022	215	36

 * Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BSCS Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The mission of the Computer Science degree program is to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for successful practice in the field of computing and for post-baccalaureate education. The program educational objectives are that five years after graduation Computer Science graduates will be:

• contributing to economic development and society through the development and management of computer systems for industry and research.

• continuing their professional development through professional study and research.

• advancing in their careers through knowledge of computer science, communication skills and understanding of computer systems and contemporary technological issues.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have an ability to: 

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 

3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 

4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 

5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	251	26
2014	330	46
2015	375	62
2016	469	73
2017	504	71
2018	556	98
2019	579	105
2020	606	111
2021	621	107
2022	599	127

 * Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent  Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BSE Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The mission of the Computer Engineering degree program is to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for successful computer engineering practice and post-baccalaureate education. The program educational objectives are that five years after graduation Computer Engineering graduates will be:

• contributing to their communities and society with innovations in computer technology and applications and an understanding of contemporary technological issues.

• continuing their professional development through professional study and research.

• advancing in their careers through their knowledge of computer engineering, by communicating and working effectively as team members and by interacting responsibly with colleagues, customers, employers, and others in society.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	141	22
2014	160	27
2015	185	16
2016	193	28
2017	222	26
2018	226	47
2019	187	28
2020	193	38
2021	190	35
2022	170	31

 * Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BS Computer Information Systems program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Information Systems and Similarly Named Computing Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The mission of the Computer Information Systems degree program is to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for successful practice in the field of computer information systems and for post-baccalaureate education.

The Program Educational Objectives are that five years after graduation Computer Information Systems graduates will be:

• contributing to economic development and society through the development and management of computer information systems.

• advancing in their careers through knowledge of computer information systems, communications skills and understanding of business and contemporary technological issues.

• continuing their professional development through professional study and research.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

2.  Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 

3.  Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 

4.  Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 

5.  Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	61	11
2014	96	8
2015	147	11
2016	177	24
2017	194	44
2018	168	42
2019	161	18
2020	194	40
2021	176	34
2022	208	37

 * Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BSE Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

• Graduates of the Civil engineering program should demonstrate their continuing successful practice as civil engineers and/or their pursuit of post baccalaureate education and/or their engagement in other professional careers that involve the application of engineering concepts.

• Graduates of the civil engineering program should demonstrate a commitment for continuing professional development and life-long learning.

• Graduates of the civil engineering program should demonstrate the ability to advance within their profession to positions of greater responsibility and leadership.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have the following abilities:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	276	43
2014	297	61
2015	295	44
2016	323	54
2017	348	62
2018	363	80
2019	352	76
2020	345	69
2021	329	78
2022	376	81

* Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BSE Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

Within six years of graduation, our graduates are expected to achieve one or more of the following milestones:

• advance professionally in the chemical process industries or in their chosen career field.

• earn advanced degrees in chemical engineering (or a related technical discipline), medicine, law, or business.

• attain leadership positions in today's rapidly changing, increasingly technological, global society.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have the following abilities:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

 Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	261	38
2014	274	37
2015	301	50
2016	325	82
2017	313	61
2018	308	68
2019	289	60
2020	255	66
2021	210	56
2022	172	59

* Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BSE Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the undergraduate electrical engineering program are to produce graduates who will:

• ethically apply competent electrical engineering skills to contribute to the economic development of South Carolina and the nation.
• be successful and competitive in industrial, governmental, and academic organizations.
• exhibit leadership qualities in their organizations by virtue of their excellent technical abilities, communication skills, and comprehensive vision while always appreciating diversity in people and talents.
• use their technical competence in electrical engineering individually as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team to creatively solve problems for the sustainable improvement of societal benefit.
• ceaselessly improve depth in their technical knowledge and instill a desire to broaden skill sets across new disciplines

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have the following abilities:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	204	25
2014	242	50
2015	237	35
2016	227	54
2017	222	38
2018	230	48
2019	214	29
2020	217	48
2021	172	40
2022	153	40

* Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent  Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BS Industrial Engineering Program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools with the university.  It becomes eligible for accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria, after the first students graduate.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Industrial Engineering program will:

• advance professionally,
• collaborate effectively,
• practice lifelong learning, and
• adapt to change.

Student Outcomes

Student Outcomes are:

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.

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2025	TBD	TBD

*Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BS Integrated Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Information Technology and Similarly Named Computing Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

Within 3-5 years of graduation, Integrated Information Technology graduates are prepared to:

• Anticipate changing directions in information technology and to evaluate and communicate the likely utility of new technologies for achieving user needs.
• Develop, maintain, and use secure technology platforms and infrastructure through effective integration of technology solutions in a broad range of settings.
• Advance their careers through increased competency in a broad range of technologies, communications skills, and systems integration knowledge.
• Function as professionals with the capability to define, analyze, develop, acquire, maintain, and support the increasingly complex computing technology requirements in modern organizations.  

Student Outcomes

At the time of graduation, Integrated Information Technology students will have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the IT discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the information technology discipline.
6. Use systemic approaches to select, create, integrate, evaluate and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals. 

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	186	55
2014	186	61
2015	185	49
2016	224	58
2017	221	61
2018	239	64
2019	264	68
2020	260	91
2021	244	69
2022	284	64

* Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.

Our BSE Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives

The program education objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are that within a few years of graduations, the students will:

• Lead successful practicing careers or be engaged in effective advanced graduate studies

• Establish themselves as responsible and ethical citizen engineers

• Challenge themselves to innovate and collaborate in evolving work environments

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have the following abilities:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded

Enrollment Year	Fall Enrollment	Degrees Awarded*
2013	628	87
2014	744	119
2015	832	139
2016	838	147
2017	862	180
2018	848	202
2019	812	179
2020	757	211
2021	653	183
2022	592	162

 * Total number of degrees awarded during the Fall, and subsequent Spring and Summer of year listed.