Naval Architecture

The mission of the Naval Architecture major is to provide graduates with a sound understanding of marine vessels and the engineering methods necessary for life-long contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps, government, and industry in the analysis, design, construction, and operation of complex marine systems. This mission reflects the fact that our graduates will serve in technically-demanding jobs, on or under the sea, during their naval careers. In addition, many will continue later in civilian life in engineering or engineering management careers.

In concert with the Strategic Plan Focus Areas, the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering has established a set of Program Educational Objectives for those midshipmen who choose to pursue a degree in the Naval Architecture Program. The Program Educational Objectives for the Naval Architecture Program are to develop:

1. Officers who possess a breadth of integrated, fundamental knowledge in engineering, the basic sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

2. Officers who have a depth of knowledge in naval architecture and have a solid understanding of the principal tasks associated with the design of ships and other marine vehicles.

3. Officers who can apply their knowledge and skills to solve open-ended engineering problems.

4. Officers who have an intellectual curiosity, a desire to continue learning, and the skills to be successful in graduate school.

5. Officers who communicate effectively, who work effectively in teams, and who can grow into team leaders.

6. Officers who know and practice their ethical, professional, and community responsibilities as embodied in the U.S. Navy Core Values.