ABET Information

The undergraduate programs in the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering are accredited through ABET, a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET accredits over 4,005 programs at more than 793 colleges and universities in 32 countries.

ABET is guided by industry, government, and academic constituents. The organization’s accreditation process assures University of Georgia College of Engineering programs meet the quality standards established by the various engineering professions for which the college prepares its students.

ABET Accreditation

Each of the eight undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET as follows:

  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemical Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org

Mission

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is a community of visionary researchers, educators and learners embedded in a land-grant liberal arts university. Our overriding priorities are to:

  • Create a vibrant environment for learning, discovery, and innovation that relies on teamwork, leadership, and effective communication.
  • Reshape the impact of engineers for the 21st century by inspiring students to reach their full potential,
  • Create breakthroughs by excellence in education and research, and
  • Pursue bold, collaborative research to identify and solve the challenges of our time.

These efforts are motivated by our resolve to help make a purposeful and rounded contribution to help bring about a more capable, responsible and resilient global society.

Program Educational Objectives

Click the following links to learn more about the Program Educational Objectives for each degree program. These objectives relate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that UGA College of Engineering alumni should demonstrate as they move through their careers as engineers and as contributing members of society.

Student Outcomes

Students in ABET accredited engineering programs acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviors as they progress through their degree program. The Student Outcomes presented below are consistent with those of all the College of Engineering Undergraduate Programs and upon graduation from a University of Georgia College of Engineering program, students will have attained the following student outcomes:

  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

Enrollment and Degree Attainment

Degree Program

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Agricultural Engineering

142

120

100

66

56

48

49

43

51

Biochemical Engineering

83

110

102

114

132

140

155

164

172

Biological Engineering

115

157

171

231

247

271

276

262

256

Civil Engineering

63

109

151

191

242

281

272

314

339

Computer Systems Engineering

104

131

142

157

169

89

199

189

182

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

34

75

121

143

160

190

206

204

Environmental Engineering

117

134

126

135

159

169

155

149

167

Mechanical Engineering

121

294

440

607

754

799

843

897

Unspecified - Engineering

37

76

52

93

59

38

111

TOTAL

624

916

1198

1531

1807

2005

2154

2208

2379


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