Online Program Accreditation ; We evaluate programs that use a variety of delivery methods: on-site instruction, online instruction, and those having components of both methods. The programs are evaluated against the same criteria regardless of delivery method. Many academic programs in higher education have at least some content offered online, including individual courses, homework assignments, and class research projects. What constitutes an “online” program is not always well-defined. In...
[1][2][3][4] As of October 2023, ABET had accredited 4,674 programs across 920 organizations in 42 countries. [1] ABET also accredits online educational programs. [5] Contents 1 History 2...
Setting The Standard Worldwide ; We are a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the profession for which that program prepares graduates. We accredit programs, not institutions. We provide specialized accreditation for post-secondary programs within degree-granting institutions already rec...
Applied & Natural Science Programs · Our Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) accredits applied and natural science programs at the following levels: associate (two-year degree), bachelor (four-year degree), and master (post-graduate). Computing Programs · Our Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) accredits computing programs at the following level: bachelor (four-year degree). Engineering Programs · Our Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) accredits engine...
Volunteering as an ABET expert makes you an essential contributor to the premier global accrediting organization for academic programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology education. Program Evaluator Candidate Training strengthens your expertise to determine if programs in your field are meeting the criteria for preparing graduates to enter their professions. In addition, Program Evaluator Candidate Training may provide Professional Development Hours (PDHs) toward licensure and certification. ...
Verifies that your educational experience meets the global standard for technical education in your profession. ; Enhances your employment opportunities—multinational corporations require graduation from an accredited program. ; Supports your entry to a technical profession through licensure, registration and certification —all of which often require graduation from an ABET-accredited program as a minimum qualification. ; Establishes your eligibility for many federal student loans, grants, and/or scholarships.
This ABET–accredited online software engineering degree program is ideal for creative thinkers interested in coding and computer programming, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. During your senior...
As of October 1, 2024, ABET accredits a total of 4,773 programs at 930 colleges and universities in 42 countries and regions worldwide, marking an increase of 99 programs from 2023. During the 2023-24 accreditation cycle, our Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) conducted its first data science program evaluation under the newly approved Data Science, Data Analytics, And Similarly Named Program Criteria. ABET accreditation assures students, employers and society can be confident that a program is producing graduates read ...
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Introduction ; These criteria apply to all accredited engineering programs. Furthermore, these criteria are intended to foster the systematic pursuit of improvement in the quality of engineering education that satisfies the needs of its constituencies in a dynamic and competitive environment. It is the responsibility of the institution seeking accreditation of an engineering program to demonstrate clearly that the program meets the following criteria. This document contains three sections: The first section includes important definitions. ...