Engineering & Physics

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Engineering and Physics is to prepare Christian professionals to assume leadership roles in their fields, to improve the quality of life for individuals and society, and to contribute to an enhanced understanding of God's creation.

To accomplish this mission the faculty of the Department of Engineering and Physics is committed to:

• Attracting highly talented and motivated students to the engineering, physics and construction science professions.
• Training students in physical principles, scientific reasoning and problem-solving.
• Developing relevant technical skills in our students.
• Developing communication and teamwork skills in our students.
• Raising awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities to society.
• Instilling a desire and ability for lifelong learning in our students.

The engineering department at Harding has students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering as well as Physics and Construction Science. Elements of mathematics, physical science, engineering science, engineering design and Christian ethics are interwoven to provide a balanced education in the fundamentals of the profession. The various degree programs are described in detail in the pages of this site.

Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

The educational objectives of the Harding University Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Programs are to produce graduates who:

• apply technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to serve the community, church, society and profession;
• apply fundamental concepts of engineering to pursue advanced studies or continue professional development throughout their careers;
• demonstrate an ability to collaborate with others in team settings and exhibit love and respect for others in diverse environments;
• demonstrate an ability to manage work processes among diverse groups of people in the workplace and influence others to perform high-quality engineering work; and
• describe how their chosen career paths integrate with core identities as disciples of Christ.

Furthermore, student outcomes represent skills that our graduates should have acquired upon graduation. At the time of their graduation, our students should have acquired:

• 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; and
• an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Crews Family Endowment for Engineering Scholarship

Three scholarships are available for incoming freshmen planning to major in engineering at Harding University. The scholarships are funded by the Crews Family Endowment for Engineering, which is an endowment set up by a very generous family of an engineering alumnus to help students start their engineering careers at Harding. To apply for the engineering scholarship, students must fill out the Crews Family Endowment for Engineering Scholarship Application (PDF). The deadline for next year's scholarship is April 2, 2024.