10 Facts About ABET

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ABET, incorporated as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc, is a non-governmental organization that accredits post-secondary education programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

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ABET is the recognized US accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

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ABET provides leadership internationally through workshops, memoranda of understanding and mutual recognition agreements, such as the Washington Accord.

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ABET was established in 1932 as the Engineers' Council for Professional Development by seven engineering societies listed below:.

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In 1985, ABET helped establish the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, which is one of ABET's largest member societies with over 300 programs, in response to a dramatic rise in interest of computer science education.

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ABET is a federation of 35 professional and technical member societies representing the fields of applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

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ABET accreditation is voluntary; the request for accreditation is initiated by the institution seeking accreditation.

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For instance, ABET requires that all engineering graduates of a baccalaureate program receive at least one year of study in the natural or physical sciences and mathematics and requires some study within general education.

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ABET requires that each student complete a capstone project or design class in their education.

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ABET- Accreditation is certified by the International Organization for Standardization.

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