The ECE Department prepares men and women to become leaders working in a highly dynamic and global environment at the forefront of Engineering and pursues research to advance the state-of-the-art in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Engineering Education.

1. continue as valued, dependable, and competent employees in a wide variety of fields and industries, in particular as electrical/computer engineers,
2. succeed in graduate and professional studies, such as engineering, science, law, medicine or business,
3. pursue life-long learning and professional development for a successful and rewarding career,

4. provide leadership in their profession, in their communities, and in the global society, and
5. function as responsible members of society with an awareness of the social and ethical ramifications of their work.

1. the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. the ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

4. the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

7. the ability to communicate effectively
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.