Program Outcomes

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of mathematical foundations
• Apply advanced mathematical and computational methods to solve real-world problems
• Communicate mathematical findings effectively

Master of Science in Applied Physics

Graduates will be able to:

• Apply advanced physics concepts within their specialization to solve problems
• Conduct theoretical, computational, or experimental research and interpret results
• Communicate scientific ideas and research findings effectively

Master of Science in Applied Statistics

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of probability and statistical theory
• Apply statistical methods and computational tools to solve interdisciplinary problems
• Communicate statistical findings effectively in written and oral forms

Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Engineering

Graduates of the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program will be able to:

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of biomedical engineering and specialized knowledge in a thesis or project area
• Apply core biomedical engineering principles and evaluate how specialization advances the field
• Incorporate ethical, regulatory, and societal considerations into project design and evaluation
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms to scientific audiences
• Apply competencies in mathematics, life sciences, clinical needs analysis, regulation, and design in problem-solving
• Analyze emerging trends and interdisciplinary approaches in biomedical engineering

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering program will be able to:

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of biomedical engineering and deep expertise in a specialized research area
• Integrate core biomedical engineering principles across subdisciplines
• Apply ethical, regulatory, and societal considerations in research design and implementation
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms to scientific audiences
• Generate original contributions that advance the biomedical engineering field
• Teach and mentor others in biomedical engineering
• Analyze emerging trends and interdisciplinary approaches in biomedical engineering

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biomedical Engineering

Graduates of the Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering program will be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad working knowledge of biomedical engineering
• Apply core biomedical engineering principles across subdisciplines (e.g., biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation) to analyze biomedical systems
• Describe ethical, regulatory, and societal considerations in biomedical engineering contexts
• Evaluate and communicate scientific and technical information to scientific audiences
• Apply mathematical and life science principles to solve biomedical engineering problems
• Analyze emerging trends and interdisciplinary approaches in biomedical engineering 

Master of Science in Computer Science (MS-CS)

Graduates of the Master of Science in Computer Science program will be able to:

• Understand the mathematical foundations of computer science
• Analyze the algorithmic behavior of computational systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of computational systems and networks
• Design, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions for problems relevant to the discipline
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed ethical and legal judgments in computing practice
• Function effectively as a member and leader of a team
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in a specialized area of computing
• Understand and contribute to computer science research

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Computer Science program will be able to:

• Understand the mathematical foundations of computer science
• Analyze the algorithmic behavior of computational systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of computational systems and networks
• Design, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions for complex problems
• Demonstrate breadth of graduate-level knowledge
• Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a specialized research area
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed ethical and legal judgments
• Function effectively as a member and leader of a team
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
• Conduct original research in computer science

Master of Computer Science (MCS)

Graduates of the Master of Computer Science program will be able to:

• Design, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions to meet specified requirements
• Function effectively as a member and leader of a team
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed ethical and legal judgments in computing practice
• Understand fundamental concepts of database management systems
• Design, analyze, and prove the correctness of algorithms
• Understand human-computer interaction in desktop and mobile systems

Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MS-SEC)

Graduates of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program will be able to:

• Analyze complex cybersecurity problems and develop effective solutions
• Incorporate human, usability, and social factors into cybersecurity systems
• Design, implement, and evaluate cybersecurity systems and strategies
• Function effectively as team members and leaders in cybersecurity projects
• Conduct cybersecurity research through thesis work
• Demonstrate knowledge of computing areas relevant to cybersecurity

Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of mathematical foundations
• Apply advanced mathematical and computational methods to solve real-world problems
• Communicate mathematical findings effectively
• Demonstrate industry-relevant skills and professional practices

Masters (Coursework Track) in Learning Sciences & Technology

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods, computer science, and psychological science as related to learning and learning science research.
• Show understanding of advanced theories of learning science and how they are used to conduct research in educational settings.
• Evaluate original empirical research and understand the limitations of different methodologies.

Masters (Thesis Track) in Learning Sciences & Technology

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods, computer science, and psychological science as related to learning and learning science research.
• Show understanding of advanced theories of learning science and how they are used to conduct research in educational settings.
• Evaluate original empirical research and understand the limitations of different methodologies.
• Conduct independent research, write a publishable paper, and present their findings to an audience.

Ph.D. in Learning Sciences & Technology

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods, computer science, and psychological science as related to learning and learning science research.
• Show understanding of advanced theories of learning science and how they are used to conduct research in educational settings.
• Evaluate original empirical research and understand the limitations of different methodologies.
• Define a core subdiscipline of learning science and create a program of work. They will conduct independent original research, publish their papers, and communicate their findings to a broad audience.
• Work collaboratively with other researchers to advance skills, propose new research, and/or conduct research.

Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Graduates of the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering program will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in core areas of manufacturing engineering, including control systems, materials processing, and manufacturing systems
• Apply analytical, computational, and/or experimental tools to solve manufacturing problems
• Communicate technical information effectively in written and oral forms

Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering program will be able to:

• Identify, search, and critically evaluate relevant prior research in a specialized area
• Demonstrate expertise in a specialized area of manufacturing engineering
• Design and execute original research using experimental, computational, and/or theoretical methods
• Communicate research findings effectively to professional, academic, and general audiences
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct, including responsible data management and research integrity

Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Management

Graduates of the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Management program will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in core areas of manufacturing engineering and operations management, including manufacturing processes, technologies, and operations management
• Apply analytical, computational, and/or managerial tools to solve manufacturing and operations problems
• Communicate technical and managerial information effectively in written and oral forms

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

Graduates of the Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering program will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in core areas of materials science and engineering, including structure–property relationships, thermodynamics, and mechanical behavior
• Apply analytical, computational, and/or experimental methods to solve materials-related problems
• Communicate technical information effectively in written and oral forms

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering program will be able to:

• Identify, search, and critically evaluate relevant prior research in a specialized area
• Demonstrate deep expertise in a specialized area of materials science and engineering
• Design and execute original research using experimental, computational, and/or theoretical methods
• Communicate research findings effectively to professional, academic, and general audiences
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct, including responsible data management and research integrity

Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of mathematical foundations
• Apply advanced mathematical and computational methods to solve real-world problems
• Communicate mathematical findings effectively
• Conduct independent research and contribute original knowledge

Master of Mathematics for Educators

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of mathematical concepts
• Apply a range of solution techniques to mathematical problems
• Communicate mathematical findings effectively

Mathematics for Educators Certificate

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of mathematical concepts
• Communicate mathematical findings effectively

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Non-Thesis)

Graduates of the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Non-Thesis) program will be able to:

• Apply fundamental concepts to formulate, analyze, and solve problems in core areas such as thermal-fluids, structures, materials, dynamics, controls, design, and manufacturing
• Function effectively as a member of a team
• Communicate engineering concepts clearly in written and oral forms
• Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility, including understanding the societal and environmental impacts of engineering solutions

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Thesis-Based)

Graduates of the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Thesis-Based) program will be able to:

• Apply fundamental concepts to formulate, analyze, and solve problems in core areas such as thermal-fluids, structures, materials, dynamics, controls, design, and manufacturing
• Function effectively as a member of a team
• Communicate engineering concepts clearly in written and oral forms
• Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility, including understanding the societal and environmental impacts of engineering solutions
• Conduct systematic research in the field of mechanical engineering

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering program will be able to:

• Apply fundamental concepts to formulate, analyze, and solve problems in core areas such as thermal-fluids, structures, materials, dynamics, controls, design, and manufacturing
• Function effectively as a member of a team
• Communicate engineering concepts clearly in written and oral forms
• Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility, including understanding the societal and environmental impacts of engineering solutions
• Conduct original research that advances the field of mechanical engineering

Master of Science in Physics

Graduates will be able to:

• Apply advanced physics concepts to analyze and solve theoretical problems
• Conduct theoretical, computational, or experimental research and interpret results
• Communicate scientific ideas and research findings effectively in written and oral formats

Ph.D. in Physics

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive mastery of core physics principles
• Design and conduct independent research contributing original knowledge
• Communicate research effectively in written and oral formats

Ph.D. in Statistics

Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of statistical theory
• Apply statistical and computational methods to solve interdisciplinary problems
• Communicate statistical findings effectively
• Conduct independent research and contribute original knowledge