ABET Accreditation Awarded to Computer & Electrical Engineering Programs

Receiving ABET accreditation is a major milestone for engineering programs around the globe

Two programs in Sacred Heart University’s School of Computer Science & Engineering (SCSE) have recently achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

SHU’s computer engineering and electrical engineering programs are the two newest programs at the University to be ABET accredited, following in the footsteps of the computer science, information technology and game design programs after their recognition in 2019. ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The accreditation is retroactive to October 2021, meaning current students, as well as alumni, will benefit from this news. The ABET accreditation adds value to any degree and improves prospects for employment and career growth.

Director of the SCSE Tolga Kaya was one of the key members on the team of talented faculty tasked with securing the prestigious accreditation.

“ABET accreditation means that the world’s leading accreditation agency has approved our engineering curriculum,” Kaya said.

Students enrolled in SHU’s computer engineering and electrical engineering programs work with experienced faculty on innovative hands-on projects involving drones, 3D printers, electronics, laser cutters and more. Students collaborate on coding assignments and learn about the field through interactive activities.

David Taylor, dean of the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology (WCBT), said the accreditation is a “huge milestone” for the SCSE and the WCBT.

“I am extremely proud of our engineering faculty for achieving this accreditation. In a few years, we expanded from a brand-new program with one faculty member to where we are today,” Taylor said. “This is a testament to their hard work and dedication and to the quality of our students and graduates.

“ABET accreditation demonstrates to employers, prospective students and others that the Welch College’s engineering programs meet the highest standards of the profession, and that our graduates are well-prepared to meet the needs of their industries,” Taylor continued. “The Welch College is one of a small number of colleges that are accredited by both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for business and ABET for computer science and engineering.”

Taylor and Kaya both believe this will make current and former students’ engineering degrees more valuable as technology and business are intertwined in today’s world. “We are among the pioneers in integrating both into a single college,” Taylor noted.

Interested in applying to the SCSE at SHU?

For more information email computerscience@sacredheart.edu and/or reach out to undergraduate admissions at enroll@sacredheart.edu or 203-371-7880.