Mizzou engineering programs expand ABET accreditation

Oct. 29, 2024

Ten undergraduate degrees at the University of Missouri's College of Engineering have been accredited by ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in science, computing and engineering.

Of the college's accredited programs, eight have successfully maintained their previous accreditation, while two - biomedical engineering and information technology - are newly accredited.

"Maintaining and expanding our ABET accreditation represents a significant achievement for Mizzou engineering programs," said Roger Fales, associate dean for academic programs. "It's just another example of our commitment to producing graduates ready to excel in rapidly evolving technological fields."

ABET's voluntary peer-review process focuses on ensuring academic programs meet standards that will produce professionals equipped to enter industries where precision, quality and safety are critical. ABET reviewers - professionals from academia, industry and government - evaluate a variety of program components, including curricula, faculty, facilities and institutional support.

The College of Engineering's undergraduate programs are accredited by two different commissions within ABET, the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Computing Accreditation Commission. More information about ABET and its accreditation criteria can be found at https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for the criteria listed.

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