We are ABET Accredited

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland offers an undergraduate program which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org). ABET accreditation signifies that our program meets defined quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter the workforce.

Mission, Objectives, & Outcomes

Mission

The mission of the Materials Science and Engineering Department at the University of Maryland is to provide a quality engineering education, research at the forefront of the field, and leadership to the Materials Science and Engineering communities. We will continually improve our educational and research programs, attract the best students and improve the stature and visibility of the program.

Program Educational Objectives

• Produce high quality alumni who will be successful in their chosen careers in industry, government or academia, in the State of Maryland, the nation and the world.
• Produce alumni who use fundamental materials concepts and evolving materials science and engineering knowledge and techniques to define and solve engineering and especially MSE problems throughout their careers.
• Produce alumni who demonstrate the ability to relate basic physics, math, chemistry and engineering principles to the field of Materials Science and Engineering, so they can function professionally as materials engineers and scientists.
• Produce alumni who design and engineer materials and materials systems for future generations of products, and who continuously upgrade their knowledge to address and impact the rapid pace of technological advances.

Undergraduate Educational Outcomes

The overall educational outcomes of the Materials Science and Engineering Program are to provide undergraduate engineering students:

1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles
2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data
3. Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs
4. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
6. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. Ability to communicate effectively
8. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
9. Recognition of need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. Knowledge of contemporary issues
11. Ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Facts and Figures

Number of Registered Students By Gender

Number of B.S. Degrees Granted by Fiscal Year (July 1–June 30)

Program Enrollment and Degree Data

Download a complete table detailing enrollment and degrees awarded by academic year and fiscal year from Fall 2006–Fall 2014 (PDF)