Aerospace Engineering

The Bachelor of Science program in Aerospace Engineering will seek accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Consistent with the vision and mission statements of the University of Kentucky and the College of Engineering, the undergraduate program in aerospace engineering will prepare our graduates for successful practice or academic pursuits in aerospace engineering. We expect our graduates to attain the following Program Educational Objectives:

• Our graduates will be employed in aerospace engineering or a variety of related fields as professionals.
• Our graduates will continue their professional development by pursuing advanced study in graduate school if they so desire.
• Our graduates will continue their education and professional growth by supporting or participating in professional societies, licensure programs, short courses or other professional development activities.

Our undergraduate students will attain:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. 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
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.