ABET ECE

ABET Accreditation

Howard University’s Bachelor of Science degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives

The Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

I. Howard University Electrical Engineering graduates will achieve successful careers in Electrical Engineering or other fields that require technical and/or professional skills and knowledge.

II. Howard University Electrical Engineering graduates will pursue continuous professional development, including advanced study and/or research in technical or professional fields.

III. Howard University Electrical Engineering graduates will demonstrate active engagement and leadership within professional/community activities, with a special emphasis on African-American and other underrepresented communities.

The Computer Engineering Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

I. Howard University Computer Engineering graduates will achieve successful careers in Computer Engineering or other fields that require technical and/or professional skills and knowledge.

II. Howard University Computer Engineering graduates will pursue continuous professional development, including advanced study and/or research in technical or professional fields.

III. Howard University Computer Engineering graduates will demonstrate active engagement and leadership within professional/community activities, with a special emphasis on African-American and other underrepresented communities.

Undergraduate Program Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs at Howard University have the:

1.  Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2.  Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

3.  Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4.  Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

5. Ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7.  Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.