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Mission

The mission of the engineering program at George Fox University is to prepare technically competent and broadly educated engineers for a life of responsible service emerging from a Christian worldview.

Program Educational Objectives

Students testing a robotic arm.

Our engineering program contains three primary elements: technical competency, breadth of education, and responsible service emerging from a Christian worldview.

  1. George Fox engineers will be technically competent, able to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems and design systems, components, and processes.
  2. George Fox engineers will have a broad education, able to exercise a breadth of perspective in understanding concepts, communicate effectively, and team with others.
  3. George Fox engineers will understand responsible service from a Christian worldview that emphasizes integrity in every aspect of this service, motivates individuals to a life of responsible service to humankind, and recognizes the need for a life of continued learning.

Program Outcomes

George Fox engineering graduates will have:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and the engineering sciences for effective engineering problem solving
  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using fundamental principles
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice to develop responsible technologies
  • An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data to extract meaning
  • An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
  • An ability to serve on multi-disciplinary teams
  • Exposure to the industry and engineering practice
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility from a Christian worldview
  • An ability to communicate truthfully and effectively
  • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and social context including an understanding of Christian stewardship of resources
  • A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
  • A knowledge of contemporary issues and an ability to interpret them from a Christian worldview
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