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Basic Definitions
What is ABET?
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
What are Program Educational Objectives?
Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.
What are Program Outcomes?
Program outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their matriculation through the program.
What is Assessment?
Assessment is one or more processes that identify, collect, and prepare data to evaluate the achievement of program outcomes and program educational objectives.
What is Evaluation?
Evaluation is one or more processes for interpreting the data and evidence accumulated through assessment practices. Evaluation determines the extent to which program outcomes or program educational objectives are being achieved, and results in decisions and actions to improve the program.
ABET GENERAL CRITERIA (2008-2009 Cycle):
It is the responsibility of the program seeking accreditation to demonstrate clearly that the program meets the following criteria:
Criterion 1. Students
Criterion 2. Program Educational Objectives
Criterion 3. Program Outcomes
Criterion 4. Continuous Improvement
Criterion 5. Curriculum
Criterion 6. Faculty
Criterion 7. Facilities
Criterion 8. Support
Criterion 9. Program Criteria
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