ABET Accreditation

Mission Statement

The mission of the College is to promote learning in engineering and computer science through integrated activities in teaching, research, scholarship, creative accomplishments, and service.

Vision Statement

The vision for Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is to be a leading model for engineering and computer science education. Including:

  • the commitment that all programs relate directly to students and their learning experiences;
  • the commitment that research is an integral element of the learning environment;
  • the flexibility for students to pursue the diversity of learning opportunities available in a broad university setting; and
  • the commitment to world-class quality in courses and programs.

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

The 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 Program Criteria.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 180 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 43 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University describe what graduates of the program are expected to attain within a few years of graduation.

  • Apply the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences to their profession professional practice or to advanced study in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related fields
  • Be cognizant of societal context and ethical responsibility in professional practice
  • Function inclusively and professionally on teams and effectively communicate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Be innovative and adaptable in a diverse and global environment

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

  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 the ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
  8. An ability to apply knowledge of aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics and orbital mechanics in the analysis of aerospace vehicles.

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

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

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 119 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 25 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

Biomedical engineering integrates principles from engineering, mathematics, and science to address challenges in healthcare and biological systems while communicating and collaborating across professional disciplines. Our program aims to produce well-rounded graduates prepared for diverse career paths in industry, academia, or healthcare. We emphasize ethical and sustainable application of technical expertise to make meaningful contributions that benefit both society and individuals.  

The program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University describe what graduates of the program are expected to attain within a few years of graduation.   

  1. Graduates will apply interdisciplinary training in engineering and biology to address a range of technical and societal challenges.  
  1. Graduates will demonstrate a sustained commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, equipping them to adapt to the evolving landscape of biomedical engineering or related fields across various sectors such as industry, academia, or clinical practice.  
  1. Graduates will consider and account for the social, environmental, ethical, and sustainability impact of their professional activities and decisions, including considerations of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

  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
  8. An understanding of biology and physiology, and the capability to make measurements on living system and solve associated bioengineering problems

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

The 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 Program Criteria.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 62 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 20 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University describe what graduates of the program are expected to attain within a few years of graduation.   

  1. Graduates will apply chemical engineering fundamental knowledge and skills to develop and promote solutions to a wide variety of technical and societal problems.  
  2. Graduates will effectively utilize technical, critical thinking, and leadership skill sets to advance their careers in industry, academia, or other career paths. 
  3. Graduates will continue to seek and acquire new knowledge, skills, and experiences related to their professional goals.  
  4. Graduates will consider and account for the social, environmental, and ethical impact of their professional activities and decisions, including considerations of safety, sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion.  

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

  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;
  8. An ability to recognize and address chemical process safety needs in contemporary chemical engineering practice.  

B.S. in Civil Engineering

The 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 Program Criteria.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 140 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 34 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University describe what graduates of the program are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. Syracuse University civil engineering graduates will:

1. Secure and maintain employment in industry, government, and non-governmental organizations and/or pursue graduate education or research in civil engineering and related fields.

2. Engage in professional development through continuing education and trainings related to their professional goals, including pursuit of licensure as appropriate.

3. Incorporate social, environmental, ethical, and public safety considerations in their professional activities, reflecting a diverse, global, and changing environment.

4. Assume positions with increasing responsibilities and demonstrate leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

5. Embrace emerging technology, using sound engineering judgment, to apply knowledge appropriately to serve their community, society, and profession.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

  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. 

B.S. in Computer Engineering

The 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 Program Criteria.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 88 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 20 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation.

The Program Educational Objectives of the BSCE program are that graduates will be:

  • Demonstrating their professional competence, integrity, leadership, innovative thinking, openness to new ideas and opportunities for continued professional development, and ability to work effectively both individually and in diverse teams.
  • Demonstrating their ability to produce and communicate feasible, timely, and equitable solutions to important problems in their profession.
  • Exhibiting the intellectual flexibility necessary to solve new problems in innovative ways by integrating multiple viewpoints from several disciplines in search of the best possible solutions or applying their knowledge to different professional disciplines.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

  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 the ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

B.S. in Computer Science

The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits Syracuse University’s B.S. in Computer Science.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 364 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 85 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation.

The Program Educational Objectives of the BSCS program are that graduates will be:

  • Demonstrating their professional competence, integrity, leadership, innovative thinking, openness to new ideas and opportunities for continued professional development, and ability to work effectively both individually and in diverse teams.
  • Demonstrating their ability to produce and communicate feasible, timely, and equitable solutions to important problems in their profession.
  • Exhibiting the intellectual flexibility necessary to solve new problems in innovative ways by integrating multiple viewpoints from several disciplines in search of the best possible solutions or applying their knowledge to different professional disciplines.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

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 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.

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

The 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 Program Criteria.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 67 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 18 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation.

The Program Educational Objectives of the BSEE program are that graduates will be:

  • Demonstrating their professional competence, integrity, leadership, innovative thinking, openness to new ideas and opportunities for continued professional development, and ability to work effectively both individually and in diverse teams.
  • Demonstrating their ability to produce and communicate feasible, timely, and equitable solutions to important problems in their profession.
  • Exhibiting the intellectual flexibility necessary to solve new problems in innovative ways by integrating multiple viewpoints from several disciplines in search of the best possible solutions or applying their knowledge to different professional disciplines.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

  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 the ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

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

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 70 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 17 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University describe what graduates of the program are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. Syracuse University environmental engineering graduates will:

1. Secure and maintain employment in industry, government, and non-governmental organizations and/or pursue graduate education or research in environmental engineering and related fields.

2. Engage in professional development through continuing education and trainings related to their professional goals, including pursuit of licensure as appropriate.

3. Incorporate social, environmental, ethical, and public safety considerations in their professional activities, reflecting a diverse, global, and changing environment.

4. Assume positions with increasing responsibilities and demonstrate leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

5. Embrace emerging technology, using sound engineering judgment, to apply knowledge appropriately to serve their community, society, and profession.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

  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 the ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Spring 2023 Enrollment – 205 students

2021-2022 Graduates – 51 BS degrees conferred

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University describe what graduates of the program are expected to attain within a few years of graduation.

  • Apply the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences to their profession or to advanced study in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related fields.
  • Be cognizant of societal context and ethical responsibility in their profession.
  • Function inclusively and professionally on teams and effectively communicate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Be innovative and adaptable in a diverse and global environment

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University describe what skills, knowledge and behaviors students of the program will have learned by the time of graduation.

  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 the ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
  8. An ability to apply advanced mathematics and advanced numerical methods to formulate, and to solve complex engineering problems.