SAU Engineering is housed in a dedicated, state of the art facility near a newly renovated dormitory reserved in part for science majors. Courses emphasize solving engineering problems and obtaining practical experience through internships. The baccalaureate degree provides a broad background in mechanics of materials, structures and control systems. Our engineering program enjoys a unique partnership with local industries; real world engineering problem?solving is enhanced by practical experience our majors receive through industry internship opportunities. The students are also required to work on a senior capstone engineering design project overseen by a faculty member.

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years of graduation, after obtaining a four year general engineering degree from Southern Arkansas University, graduates should:

Apply the fundamental knowledge of engineering design skills and problem solving skills to advance professionally and intellectually in their careers beyond the entry level in the field of engineering,
Be effective citizens and contributors to free and democratic society through the use of technical, ethical, social, leadership, and communication skills, and
Be life-long learners by engaging themselves in professional activities in the field of engineering

Student Outcomes

An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multidisciplinary team
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problem
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues