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Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. Student Learning Outcomes

College Engineering and Engineering Technology
Major Electrical Engineering
Degree Ph.D.
Date Revised 2017

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Fundamental understanding of the principles, major research findings and current unresolved problems in their area of emphasis.
  2. Effective scientific communication skills.
  3. Proficiency in critical thinking.
  4. Appropriate use of the scientific method.
  5. Technical writing proficiency.
  6. Original scholarship and the ability to conduct independent research

Methods of Assessment

  • Ph.D. Candidacy Examination (1-5)
  • Dissertation Proposal Examination (1-6)
  • Written Research Dissertation and Defense (1-6)
  • Committee Meetings (1-6)
  • Doctoral Dissertation Research (ELE 799) (1-4, 6)

Last Updated

AAE updated 2017

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