ABET, Inc.

, is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science,

computing, engineering, and technology. Among the most respected accreditation organizations
in

the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 75
years.

ABET accredits over 3,100 programs at more than 600 colleges and universities worldwide.

What Is ABET Accreditation?

ABET accreditation is assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards
established by the profession for which it prepares its students. For example, an accredited
engineering program must meet the quality standards set by the engineering profession. An
accredited computer science program must meet the quality standards set by the computing
profession.

Who Sets the ABET Quality Standards?

The quality standards programs must meet to be ABET-accredited are set by the ABET
professions themselves. This is made possible by the collaborative efforts of many different
professional and technical societies. These societies and their members work together through
ABET to develop the standards, and they provide the professionals who evaluate the programs to
make sure they meet those standards.

Why Is ABET Accreditation Important?

  Accreditation helps students and their parents choose quality college programs.

 Accreditation enables employers to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared.

 Accreditation is used by registration, licensure, and certification boards to screen

applicants.

 Accreditation gives colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess,

evaluate and improve the quality of their programs.

 Further details on ABET accreditation is available at : http://www.abet.org

What Are the ABET Objectives?

IE Possible ABET Description

Outcomes Objective
A 3a Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles
in solving industrial problems.

B 3b Design, develop, and conduct engineering experiments and analyze

outcome data.

C 3c Design and realize products and services that meet market needs.
Design and develop production and management systems that assure
quality and maintain efficiency.

D 3d Participate effectively in teams, and apply project and time management

skills.

E 3e Formulate engineering problems using mathematical and computer

models and deploy solutions and design controls to maintain
performance. Troubleshoot industry problems and prescribe solutions
for continuous improvement.

F 3f Recognize and practice engineering ethics and professional conduct.

G 3g Write technical reports and deliver professional presentations using

latest technologies. Practice industry-communication and interaction
skills and communicate effectively.

H 3h Recognize the impact of engineering solutions on industry, society, and

the environment.

I 3i Demonstrate the ability to seek knowledge, stay updated, and pursue

further learning and training.
J 3j Stay aware of latest technologies and advances in disciplines related to
Industrial Engineering and engineering in general utilizing latest
resources of knowledge.

K 3k Apply learned techniques, tools, and skills to solve engineering

problems.

L 3l Develop and apply safety rules and ergonomic standards in the work
environment.

What Is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a review process to determine if educational programs meet defined standards
of quality. Once achieved, accreditation is not permanent—it is renewed periodically to ensure
that the quality of the educational program is maintained.
In the United States, academic accreditation is voluntary, decentralized, and carried out by
many non-governmental, non-profit organizations. The process of academic accreditation
typically culminates in an external quality review by a team of professional experts from
academe or industry. These experts volunteer their time, professional knowledge, and
experience to this process of quality assurance and ongoing improvement to education in their
disciplines.
In other countries, accreditation may be required or governmental. The United Nations
Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) provides information about
accreditation and quality assurance in countries outside of the United States.

What Distinguishes ABET Accreditation?

ABET accreditation is not a ranking system. It is a form of quality assurance for programs in
the areas of applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
Our accreditation is recognized globally as evidence that a program meets the standards set by
its technical profession.
We offer accreditation to programs only, not to degrees, departments, colleges, institutions,
or individuals.
ABET is a federation of member professional and technical societies. These societies and their
individual members collaborate through ABET to develop standards of quality, known as
ABET Criteria, on which our review teams base their evaluations of programs under
consideration for accreditation.

ABET Civil Engineering

Accreditation
 The University of Missouri program in Civil Engineering is accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

CE Program Educational Objectives

The current educational objectives of the Civil Engineering (CE) program are:

 Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of Civil Engineers, including acquiring the
professional experience necessary to qualify them for professional licensure;
 Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study, if they so desire and/or use their technical
backgrounds to advance in other professions/roles, such as law, business, or government
service;
 Graduates will actively engage with their profession and/or communities.

CE Student Outcomes
Students from the CE program will attain (by the time of graduation):

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability
d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. An ability to communicate effectively
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context
i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice