Accreditation

Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Construction and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Construction and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

ABET accreditation is important, as it ensures that our programs:

• Have received international recognition of its quality.
• Promote “best practices” in education.
• Directly involves faculty and staff in self-assessment and continuous quality improvement processes.
• Is based on “learning outcomes” rather than “teaching inputs.”
• Can more easily determine the acceptability of transfer credits.

Through application of ABET’s quality standards, we seek to achieve a better-educated, geographically mobile, and diverse technical workforce well prepared to advance innovation and excel professionally in fields of critical importance to society. Earning a degree from an ABET accredited program:

• Verifies that your educational experience meets the global standard for technical education in our profession.
• Enhances your employment opportunities, as many companies require graduation from an accredited program.
• Supports your entry into a technical profession through licensure, registration, and certification.
• Establishes your eligibility for many federal student loans, grants, and scholarships.
• Provides greater opportunities to work globally.

Construction Management

The program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), http://www.acce-hq.org

Program Mission Statement

The Construction Management undergraduate program prepares nationally competitive graduates for successful careers in the construction management profession.

Program Objectives

1. Provide a comprehensive curriculum to meet the construction industry's needs.
2. Produce graduates with communication skills to successfully practice in the construction profession.
3. Promote professional opportunities such as guest speakers, scholarships, and internships from the construction industry to students.