Petroleum and Natural Gas Accreditation

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years of graduation, alumni of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering program at Slippery Rock University are expected to:

Successfully demonstrate technical knowledge and skills required of professional engineers in the petroleum and natural gas engineering industry and/or in post-graduate education..
Engage in life-long professional development with a commitment to continual professional growth.
Aspire towards leadership positions in the petroleum and natural gas industry.
Consistently practice professional and ethical responsibilities, and be mindful of the role of professionalism in global society.

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.