The chemical engineering curriculum is designed to give graduates a broad background in chemical engineering processes and to prepare them to become practicing engineers. Graduates are prepared for positions in operations, development, design, construction, and management of chemical plants, environmental processes, life sciences, and materials processing. These industries convert raw materials, such as ethylene and other organic feedstocks, via chemical and physical changes to produce economically desirable products such as plastics, detergents, paints, and adhesives. Students with this background are also prepared for graduate school in engineering and science as well as for any professional school. The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates will be successful in their professional careers and/or post graduate training as demonstrated by their identification and subsequent solution of problems, development of new and valuable ideas, pursuit of continual professional development, and application of chemical engineering and related skills to new challenges.
- Graduates will be able to succeed in diverse professional environments, working effectively in multifunctional teams and independently, providing leadership, and communicating effectively.
- Graduates will demonstrate professional character exhibited by their ethical behavior, their commitment to responsible safety practices, and their dedication to maintain accountability for the global, societal, and environmental impact of their work.

