Department of Engineering

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Partnering with institutions across the state of Maryland, Frostburg State University provides several ways to achieve your degree. Choose from multiple options:

Our dynamic and innovative programs provide a comprehensive, student-centered education taught by a professionally diverse team of faculty and staff. Students benefit from small classes, state-of-the-art facilities, and specialized modern labs and equipment.

The Physics program has a long history of high-quality education that prepares students for challenging in-demand careers and graduate school.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the FSU "Bachelor of Science in Engineering" program is to provide excellent undergraduate education in engineering, to establish close partnership with and facilitate technology transfers to industry and government, to contribute to economic development within the state of Maryland, and to provide related service to the campus community and community at large.

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate research in the department gives students the opportunity to work with faculty in an area of interest. Students may present their research at regional or national conferences. These experiences are valuable when applying for internships, employment, and graduate school.

Partnerships 

The department partners with Anne Arundel Community College to offer a B.S. Engineering degree with a concentration in Electrical Engineering. The department also partners with Cecil College to offer a B.S. in Engineering degree with a concentration in Materials Engineering.

Student Outcomes

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate the learning outcomes assessed throughout the curriculum. When students graduate, they will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. 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. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. 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. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

For More Information

Please reach out to the department if you have any questions.