Objectives and Outcomes

Accreditation

The Cal Poly Architectural Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Architectural Engineering.

Program Objectives

Three to five years after graduation, we expect our graduates to:

• Advance in the structural engineering profession through a combination of continuing education, graduate studies, lifelong learning and professional society participation
• Obtain a PE license and be working toward an SE license
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and the public
• Display leadership, initiative, creativity, teamwork, ethical behavior, work ethic and technical expertise in the chosen profession while exhibiting confidence and humility.

Program Outcomes

At the time of graduation, we expect our graduates to be able to:

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