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Appendix B Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs Effective for Reviews during the 20162017 Accreditation Cycle
Pages 23-28

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... Appendix B Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs Effective for Reviews during the 2016–2017 Accreditation Cycle Definitions While ABET recognizes and supports the prerogative of institutions to adopt and use the terminology of their choice, it is necessary for ABET volunteers and staff to have a consistent understanding of terminology. With that purpose in mind, the Commissions will use the following basic definitions: Program Educational Objectives ‐ Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation.
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... PROPOSED REVISIONS TO ABET ACCREDITATION CRITERIA General Criterion 2. Program Educational Objectives The program must have published program educational objectives that are consistent with the mission of the institution, the needs of the program's various constituencies, and these criteria.
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... APPENDIX B Students must be prepared for engineering practice through a curriculum culminating in a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. One year is the lesser of 32 semester hours (or equivalent)
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... PROPOSED REVISIONS TO ABET ACCREDITATION CRITERIA a) Supports the attainment of student outcomes of Criterion 3 of the general criteria for baccalaureate level engineering programs, and b)
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... APPENDIX B attract, retain, and provide for the continued professional development of a qualified faculty. The resources available to the program must be sufficient to acquire, maintain, and operate infrastructure, facilities, and equipment appropriate for the program, and to provide an environment in which student learning outcomes.
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