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:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. 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
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies