College of Engineering
Dr. James Nelson, P.E., C. Eng., Dean
In support of the University’s mission, the College of Engineering offers four bachelor of science degree programs and three master's degree programs, supports education of university students in the area of technological literacy and the engineering design process, and provides non-credit continuing education courses in computer information technology and engineering through the resources of four departments – Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Construction Management.
The Department of Civil Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and the Master of Science in Civil Engineering. The Department of Construction Management offers the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. The Department of Electrical Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Mission Statement
The mission of The University of Texas at Tyler College of Engineering is to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate engineering, and construction management education relevant to a rapidly changing technological world and to service the developing needs of the region, state, and nation, recognizing our international scope and influence in the global society.
Primary Goals
The primary goals of The University of Texas at Tyler College of Engineering are:
- High quality, relevant undergraduate construction management, and engineering education
- an integrated-systems, applications-oriented approach
- broad general education, science, and ethics component
- critical thinking, problem solving, design, computer, oral and written communication, teamwork, and leadership skills threaded throughout the curricula and increasing in complexity from the freshman year through the senior year
- High quality, relevant graduate engineering education serving both full-time and part-time master's degree students
- depth in and focus on advanced engineering topics or
- multidisciplinary programs of advanced studies
- Close working relationships between the university and business and industry
- advisory boards of executives and practitioners
- faculty working with industry in R&D and as consultants and summer employees
- students working for industry in co-op and paid internship programs
- real-world senior design projects described by and supported by business and industry
- speakers and mentors and field trips for students from business and industry
graduates working for and providing leadership for business and industry
- education leading to degrees for current employees
- continuing education seminars, short courses, workshops for current employees
- new product / new business development center partnerships between university and business and industry
The Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.