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Department of Engineering

People-focused innovation. Purpose-driven engineering.

Union’s ABET-accredited engineering program — housed in the brand new Ethos Forum — prepares engineers who understand that every structure, system, and solution they design exists to serve people.

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Ethos

Thoroughly equipped for every good work.

At Union, we believe engineering is fundamentally a people discipline, and that the engineer who understands that will approach their work differently than the one who doesn't. Our program prepares students to perform on the cutting edge of the field, from conceptual and planning stages through design, manufacturing, construction, and management — developing engineers who think creatively, critically, and with genuine concern for the people their work affects. Through this combination of innovative thinking and Christian conviction, our graduates leave equipped not just to build things, but to impact the world for Christ — just as 2 Timothy 3:17 calls us to be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Accreditation

The engineering program at Union University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria

Undergraduate Programs

In Person

Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Union University offers ABET-accredited concentrations in electrical, mechanical, civil, and computer engineering, preparing students for careers in industry, graduate school, and professional licensure. Rooted in the Christian intellectual tradition, the program develops strong technical competency alongside the foundational values needed for a career… Read More

In Person

Computational Engineering Science

The Computational Engineering Science minor at Union University combines coursework in engineering, mathematics, and computer science to prepare students for the growing field of computational modeling and simulation. Recognized as a crucial third mode of scientific investigation, CES equips students for graduate study and careers in industry, research, and applied… Read More

Department of Engineering Faculty

Every full-time engineering professor at Union brings real industry or research experience into the classroom — and award-winning teaching to go with it. With small class sizes and the brand new Ethos Forum equipped with a makerspace and engineering labs, students here are mentored by engineers who know the field deeply and care about the people they're developing.

Department Details

Program Educational Objectives

  • Objective 1: Graduates will make contributions through engineering practice, graduate school, or other professional pursuits.
  • Objective 2: Graduates will solve problems through inventive thinking.
  • Objective 3: Graduates will participate in continuing education.
  • Objective 4: Graduates will exemplify Christian principles and ethical standards.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Union engineering program will have…

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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.
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The HUB

A makerspace featuring 3D printers on a wooden counter, black chairs, red stools at a black table, shelves, and a closed door. Large windows let in natural light. The space is tidy and organized.

The HUB is a collection of innovative spaces that enable students, faculty, and community members to design, collaborate, create and innovate. The 7 distinct spaces include a Maker’s Space, two Entrepreneurship Studios, a Workshop, an Innovation Gallery, a Business Analytics Center, and a Story Room.

The HUB is located on the first floor of the Ethos Forum, the newest academic building at Union University.

Minors Offered

The minor in engineering will benefit non-engineering students who are interested in applied science or fields that involve instrumentation and technology. It can also be useful for students who intend to pursue graduate work in related disciplines not offered at Union.

The minor in computational engineering science will benefit science, engineering, and mathematics students who are interested in the intersection of these three fields. It combines Union’s existing strengths in these disciplines to offer an innovative program of study that introduces students to the field of computational modeling and simulations.

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