The Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering program will be seeking accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET upon our first graduating class, expected Spring 2018. As guide to our program we are focused on helping our students attain the "Program Educational Objectives" and "Student Outcomes" that are published below.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering program will:
1. Create value to their professional enterprise by applying fundamental knowledge of petroleum and natural gas engineering.
2. Embrace lifelong learning to advance to positions of greater responsibility.
3. Contribute a Franciscan approach as they ethically shape the culture in their workplace, community, and civil society writ large.
Student Outcomes
Each student will have demonstrated the proficiency in the following outcomes upon graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to formulate or design a system, process, or program to meet desired needs
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify and solve applied science problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.
The following table lists enrollment and graduation data. We do not have graduation data as we have not graduated our first class yet.
| Enrollment and Graduation Data |
|
| Program Year | Total Enrollment | Graduates |
| 2014-2015 (Start of Program) | 3 | - |
| 2015-2016 | 15 | - |
| 2016-2017 | 14 | - |
| 2017-2018 | 16 | - |