The Manufacturing Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Committee (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
This agency is responsible for engineering programs in the United States. Since
program inception, ABET accreditation criteria have been used as guidelines
in the development of the program curriculum. ABET accreditation is a significant
milestone for the Manufacturing Engineering Program. This significant accreditation
is a non-governmental, peer review process that verifies that a program meets
the engineering criteria, ensuring a quality educational experience. Accreditation
helps many people make important decisions about education including:
- Students choosing an educational program
- Parents seeking assurance of a quality education
- Institutions seeking to improve the education provided by their programs
- Employers recruiting well-prepared graduates
- State registration, licensure and certification boards screening applicants for entry into professional practice
- Industry seeking to voice educational needs to institutions
To learn more about ABET, accredited programs, and other facts concerning accreditation, visit the ABET website.
The official EAC-ABET Accreditation action occurred during the annual meeting of the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission in July 1999. The accreditation began with the May 1998 graduating class.