Johns Hopkins University
Department of Civil Engineering

Alumni Survey for ABET Objectives

As part of the ABET 2000 accreditation process, the Department of Civil Engineering was asked to define its educational objectives, assess their success, and take corrective action where necessary. Below are listed our eight ABET objectives. Please assess the extent to which the Department fulfilled these objectives for you, and then let us know (in the “Comments/Suggestions” section) if you think there are others that should be included.

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Provide students with an understanding of the principles of physical science, mathematics, and engineering science upon which engineering research and practice are based.
Have knowledge and skills to design, conduct, and evaluate experiments.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and an ability for independent study needed to engage in life-long learning.
Are prepared for career advancement through graduate study and/or professional practice.
Possess knowledge and skills to identify, formulate and execute solutions to engineering problems using modern engineering tools and synthesizing different fields of knowledge.
Communicate effectively to function in multidisciplinary teams and to deal with other professions in public and private sectors.
Are broadly educated to understand contemporary issues and the context in which civil engineering is practiced in modern society.
Understand professional ethics and the value of service through participation in technical activities and in community, state, and national organizations.

The Mission Statement of our Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program states:

"The civil engineering program educates intellectual leaders of the profession by instilling in them a fundamental understanding of the mathematical principles of physics and nature that underlie engineering science, a practical appreciation of the challenges of creative engineering design, and a sense of responsibility for professional service."

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Did the Department fulfill its mission with respect to your education?


What was the best thing about your experience at Hopkins?


If there was one thing that you could have changed about your experience at Hopkins, what would it be?


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Questions or Comments: civil@jhu.edu