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Graduate Program Accreditation
RADUATE PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
Kansas State University is fully accredited by the North Central Accrediting Association. All undergraduate engineering programs in the College of Engineering are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The same K-State engineering faculty and departments that are associated with the accredited undergraduate programs offer the graduate programs, thereby maintaining the excellent accredited quality of instruction at the graduate level.
Graduate Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the KSU MNE Department’s Graduate Program will possess the following traits:
- Ability to solve engineering problems using advanced mathematical, scientific, computational, and analytical methods appropriate to the Mechanical (Nuclear) Engineering discipline. (All M.S.; Ph.D.)
- Ability to synthesize and critically evaluate information pertinent to the Mechanical (Nuclear) Engineering discipline. (All M.S.; Ph.D.) (a) Demonstration of advanced knowledge in one or more areas of specialization within the Mechanical (Nuclear) Engineering discipline. (All M.S.; Ph.D.) (b) Demonstration of expertise in one or more areas of specialization within the Mechanical (Nuclear) Engineering discipline. (Ph.D.).
- (a) Ability to plan and conduct scholarly activities in one or more areas of specialization within the Mechanical (Nuclear) Engineering discipline. (M.S. Thesis and M.S. Report; Ph.D.) (b) Ability to plan and conduct scholarly activities that make original contributions to the knowledge base in one or more areas of specialization within the Mechanical (Nuclear) Engineering discipline. (Ph.D.)
- Preparation for leadership and teamwork through enhanced independence, initiative, and responsibility. (All M.S.; Ph.D.)
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral forms. (All M.S.; Ph.D.)
- Understanding of the importance of the ethical, safety, socio-economic, and environmental issues related to the Mechanical (Nuclear) Engineering profession. (All M.S.; Ph.D.)
- Recognition of the importance of life-long learning and professional service to the Mechanical (Nuclear) Engineering profession. (All M.S.; Ph.D.)