ABET ME
ABET Accreditation
The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.
Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives
The Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are that our graduates:
I. Establish careers in mechanical engineering or a related field
II. Successfully complete graduate school and/or obtain professional registration
III. Effectively lead other engineers in solving technical problems and developing products sought by local and/or the global community
Undergraduate Program Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Howard University have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an 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
- an 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies