ABET Accreditation and Assessment

Both the Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org).

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Program Educational Objectives: Successful graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) degree program will satisfy the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) typically three to five years after graduation. Specific PEOs include:

  • function successfully in a professional environment by utilizing their knowledge and problem-solving skills;
  • analyze and design civil infrastructure systems independently and as members or leaders of multidisciplinary teams;
  • continue their education through the pursuit of graduate studies or through professional development hours required to maintain professional registration;
  • be valuable members of society-at-large with an understanding of and ability to communicate technical, social and ethical issues, as well as environmental awareness; and
  • maintain an awareness of contemporary issues and engage in life-long learning.

Successful graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEnvE) degree program will satisfy the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) typically three to five years after graduation. Specific PEOs include:

  • function successfully in a professional environment by utilizing their knowledge and problem-solving skills;
  • analyze and design environmental infrastructure systems independently and as members or leaders of multidisciplinary teams;
  • continue their education through the pursuit of graduate studies or through professional development hours required to maintain professional registration;
  • be valuable members of society-at-large with an understanding of and ability to communicate technical, social and ethical issues, as well as environmental awareness; and
  • maintain an awareness of contemporary issues and engage in life-long learning.

Program Constituencies: The primary constituencies of the BS-CE and BS-EnvE degree programs provide valuable feedback for the development and continuous improvement of the PEOs. The constituencies include the following:

  • Current students in the BS-EnvE and BS-CE degree programs;
  • Faculty members in the CEE Department;
  • Other faculty in College of Engineering and allied programs outside the College;
  • Other administrative faculty and staff, who provide assistance with internships, initial advisement, and monitoring of general progress;
  • Employers of graduates of the BS-EnvE degree program, including engineering consulting firms, government agencies, city and county agencies, and research institutions;
  • Graduate and professional schools;
  • The CEE Department Advisory Board, which consists of practicing CEE professionals and owners of local engineering firms; and
  • Alumni of the BS-EnvE degree program.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Degree Program