Accreditation
All seven of Kate Gleason College of Engineering’s undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
With ABET accreditation, students and employers can be confident that an academic program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
What is ABET accreditation?
ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. With ABET accreditation, students and employers can be confident that an academic program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce. An ABET accredited engineering program must meet the quality standards set by the engineering profession.
Why does ABET accreditation matter?
ABET accreditation is proof that a collegiate program has met standards essential to produce graduates ready to enter the engineering profession. Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and in anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.