ABET EPS
Undergraduate program are accredited by ABET and prepares students for professional practice or advanced study through a strong foundation in engineering & computing principles, ethics, and teamwork. Graduates are equipped to solve real-world problems and pursue licensure, with program outcomes aligned to industry needs and tracked through annual enrollment and graduation data.
Program Accreditation
The Engineering Physics program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Engineering Science.
Program Educational Objectives
The Educational Objectives of the University of Maine Engineering Physics Program are to have our graduates:
A. use the versatility afforded by the engineering physics degree to collaborate with a dynamic, diverse, and technically sophisticated workforce by successfully employing engineering/scientific skills, developed at UMaine, in a wide range of fields;
B. continuously improve and expand their technical and professional skills through informal self-study, coursework, pursuit of licensure, or the attainment of advanced degrees in science, engineering, business, or other professional fields;
C. advance the profession and themselves through ethical behavior, communication, teamwork, and leadership;
D. recognize the importance of civic engagement and support the significant roles that engineering and science play in the betterment of society.
In support of these objectives, preparation also includes an introduction to the humanities, social sciences, communications and raising sensitivity to issues of ethics and professional practice.
Furthermore, the program encourages majors to participate in student professional organizations, including the Society of Physics Students, the Society of Women Engineers and the various student societies within the student’s chosen engineering field. In addition, majors frequently qualify for membership in the honor societies Sigma Pi Sigma and Tau Beta Pi, among others.
The EPS Learning Outcomes are based on the ABET-developed learning goals for all engineering students.
Student Outcomes
The Student Outcomes of the University of Maine Engineering Physics Program are that, by the end of their undergraduate program in engineering physics, students will have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Degrees Conferred by Academic Unit and Major 2019-2020 through 2023-2024
| Major | Degree | 2019–2020 | 2020–2021 | 2021–2022 | 2022–2023 | 2023–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics | Bachelor’s | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Engineering Physics | Master’s | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Academic Unit Totals | Bachelor’s | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Academic Unit Totals | Master’s | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Total | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 2 |