The overall goal of the program at University of Texas Arlington is to provide the graduate an educational background for lifelong learning and the ability to assume a leadership role in the mechanical or aerospace engineering professions. The programs are broad-based and designed to provide a strong foundation in science, mathematics, and engineering science; technical competence in multiple areas of mechanical or aerospace engineering practice; and an understanding of the importance of ethics, safety, professionalism, and socioeconomic concerns in resolving technical problems.

Our Program Educational Objectives are to enable our graduates to attain the following professional and career accomplishments during the first few years following graduation:

• Be employed in a professional mechanical, aerospace or related engineering organization, or be admitted to graduate programs in engineering or other professional areas,
• Become an active participant in professional society activities,
• Demonstrate the initiative, motivation and ability to grow professionally in their chosen endeavor.