ABET is a nonprofit, nongovernmental agency that accredits programs in natural and applied sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technologies.
The ABET accreditation of a university program guarantees that it meets the quality standards of the profession for which it qualifies graduates
The value
- Helps students choose university programs with quality assurance.
- It allows employers to hire graduates who are well prepared for the practice of a specific profession.
- It is used in some countries as a reference and endorsement for professional registration, regulation of professional licenses and selection of candidates in certification committees.
- It provides universities with a structured mechanism to evaluate and improve the quality of their programs.
Programs accredited by the engineering accreditacion commision (EAC) of ABET
Bachelor’s Degrees and Master’s Degrees
| Degree in Agri-Food and Rural Engineering Master’s Degree in Agronomic Engineering | Program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Agricultural Engineering and Biological Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria. |
| Civil Engineering Degree Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering | Program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria. |
Degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering | Program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria. |
| Degree in Aerospace Engineering Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering | Program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria. |
Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication Technologies and Services Engineering Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering | Program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Telecommunications and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria. |
Objectives
- Improve the quality and transparency of educational programs.
- Improve student employment opportunities.
- Facilitate mutual recognition of qualifications between different countries.
- Directly involve faculty and staff in the processes of self-evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
A widely recognized accreditation
ABET accredits programs, not institutions, it is a voluntary accreditation, and to date, 4,564 programs at 895 institutions in 40 countries have received ABET accreditation. More than 175,000 students graduate from ABET-accredited programs each year, and millions of graduates have received degrees from ABET-accredited programs since 1932.
The ABET accreditation process is carried out in four accreditation commissions. Each commission sets accreditation standards for specific program areas. The commission in charge of engineering degree and master’s programs is the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC Engineering Accreditation Commission).
Students Outcomes
Graduates of the UPV’s ABET-EAC accredited programs are capable of:
| ABET 1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. | SO 5.1 Identify, formulate and solve complex problems autonomously, applying the principles of the discipline. |
| ABET 2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. | SO 1.4 Design, develop and implement solutions in the field of the discipline that respond to social demands, taking into account the Sustainable Development Goals and global, cultural and economic factors. |
| ABET 3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. | SO 4.3 Communicate and argue effectively, adapting the organization of content and the use of language, verbal and nonverbal, to different situations and/or a range of audiences. |
| ABET 4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | SO 1.1 Recognize ethical consequences of decisions to be taken in a specific situation, considering the impact on society and responsibility in professional practice. SO 1.2 Make informed judgments considering the impact of solutions, in the field of the discipline, in global, economic, social and environmental contexts. SO 1.2 Make informed judgments considering the impact of solutions, in the field of the discipline, in global, economic, social and environmental contexts. |
| ABET 5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. | SO 3.1 Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership and create a collaborative and inclusive environment in the organization and coordination of work. SO 3.3 Collaborate proactively in the development of work, setting goals and meeting objectives. |
| ABET 6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. | SO 5.2 Develop and conduct practical or experimental work and research, interpreting data and drawing conclusions based on the principles of the discipline. |
| ABET 7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. | SO 5.3. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning and time management strategies. |