Engineering Program Accreditation
In the United States, accreditation is a non-governmental, peer-review process that assures the quality of the postsecondary education students receive. Educational institutions or programs volunteer to undergo this review periodically to determine if certain criteria are being met.
It is important to understand, however, that accreditation is not a ranking system. It is simply an assurance that a program or institution meets established quality standards.
There are two types of accreditation: institutional and specialized.
- Institutional accreditation evaluates overall institutional quality. One form of institutional accreditation is regional accreditation of colleges and universities.
- Specialized accreditation examines specific programs of study, rather than an institution as a whole. This type of accreditation is granted to specific programs at specific levels. Architecture, nursing, law, medicine, and engineering programs are often evaluated through specialized accreditation.
Oregon State University Accreditation
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) provides institutional accreditation for Oregon State University.
Engineering Degree Program Accreditation
ABET is responsible for the specialized accreditation of educational programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and technology. Learn more about the educational objectives and student outcomes of our ABET-accredited programs:
The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) is the leading global organization for the accreditation of construction education programs. Learn more about the educational objectives and student outcomes of our ACCE-accredited program:
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Whether you’re interested in the far reaches of outer space or the ocean’s depth — and just about anything in between — the College of Engineering has the degree you’re looking for.