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2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Markeya S. Peteranetz; Tareq A. Daher; David Jones; Lance C. Perez; Daniel G. Linzell

coordination with a strongtechnical foundation. The purpose of this paper is to provide context and justification fordeveloping the Complete Engineer® program, overview the framework for the program,summarize the six Complete Engineer Competencies: Inclusive Excellence, Communication,Self-management and Leadership, Civic Responsibility, Teamwork, and Professionalism andEthics, and to serve as a guide for engineering programs that have similar student developmentobjectives. We conclude the paper with our next steps and future goals.KeywordsComplete Engineer, student development, non-technical skillsIntroductionThe world needs qualified engineers that are competent technically, personally, andprofessionally. An engineering graduate with a solid

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2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert Woodley; Steve E. Watkins

accelerated masters, combined BS/MS, and 4+1 options. It reduces the timeneeded for undergraduates to earn a graduate degree and exposes these students to research work.It provides a route for faculty to obtain quality graduate students and it builds enrollment for thedepartment. This paper discusses the structure and the implementation of the first program ofthis type at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The experience of the initialelectrical and computer engineering students in the Accelerated BS/MS program is described.While the number of students who participated is not large, the program provides a valuableoption to the curriculum.KeywordsCurriculum, Graduate Education, and Career PathsIntroductionEngineering undergraduates benefit