The Electrical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Computer Engineering undergraduate degree program is not accredited because it was created since our degree programs were last accredited.
Mission Statement
In partnership with its constituencies, the mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UCLA is:
- To produce highly-qualified, motivated and well-rounded graduates possessing fundamental knowledge of Electrical and Computer Engineering and providing leadership and service to California, the Nation, and the World.
- To pursue innovative research and create new technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering and related disciplines to serve the needs of industry, government, society, and the scientific community by expanding the body of knowledge in the field.
- To develop constructive partnerships with industrial and government agencies.
- To achieve visibility of Electrical and Computer Engineering by active participation in conferences and in technical and community activities.
- To publish enduring and seminal scientific articles and books.
Program Educational Objectives
Undergraduate education in the UCLA Electrical and Computer Engineering Department provides:
- Fundamental knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences, and Electrical and Computer engineering.
- Opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest or career aspirations.
- Intensive training in problem solving, laboratory skills, and design skills.
- A well-rounded education that includes communication skills, the ability to function well on an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural team, an appreciation for ethical behavior, and the ability to engage in lifelong learning.
This education is meant to prepare our students to thrive and to lead. It also prepares them to achieve our two Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):
- Successful Careers (PEO#1): Graduates of the program will have successful technical or professional careers.
- Lifelong Learning (PEO#2): Graduates of the program will continue to learn and to adapt in a world of constantly evolving technology.
Program Constituencies
The Program Educational Objectives are determined and evaluated through a regular consultation and examination process that involves four core constituents: Students, Alumni, Industry, and Faculty.
- Student input is obtained through a standing departmental Student Advisory Committee consisting of representatives from several student organizations, student representation in regular faculty meetings, annual departmental Town Hall meetings, exit interviews with graduating students, student evaluation forms, and individual faculty-student advisee interaction.
- Alumni input is obtained through a standing Departmental Advisory Board including alumni representatives, surveys with department alumni, and exit surveys with graduating students.
- Industry input is obtained through surveys with industry participants at the annual departmental Research Symposium, surveys with department alumni, surveys with participants in the department’s Industry Affiliate Program, and employer satisfaction surveys.
- Faculty input is obtained through a standing ABET departmental committee, regular faculty meetings, annual departmental retreats, and the departmental courses and curriculum committee. Input from other engineering faculty in the School of Engineering and Applied Science is obtained through the Faculty Executive Committee.
In addition, in order to facilitate the participation of the constituencies in the formulation and evaluation of the Program Educational Objectives, and in order to solicit further input and feedback, these objectives are publicized on the Department’s web page and in the catalog of courses for the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Student Outcomes
Students graduating from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UCLA will be expected and prepared to exercise the skills and abilities (1) through (7) listed below. All student outcomes relate to PEO #1 (successful career), while outcomes 3, 4, 5, and 7 also relate to PEO #2 (lifelong learning).
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Annual student enrollment and graduation data is available in the annual UCEE reports available at
http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/admissions/enrollment-degree-statistics-new.