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The Electrical
Engineering Program at TAMUK is accredited by the EAC (Engineering Accreditation Commission) of
ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone: (410) 347-7700.
ABET is a federation of 31 professional engineering
and technical societies. Since 1932, ABET has provided quality
assurance of education through accreditation. ABET accredits
more than 2400 engineering, engineering technology, computing
and applied science programs at over 500 colleges and
universities nationally. ABET is recognized by the Council on
Higher Education Accreditation.
Why Should
I Choose an Accredited Program?
 Accreditation
assures that a program has met quality standards set by the
profession. Whether you study applied science, computing,
engineering, or technology, ABET accreditation is an important
indicator of your program’s commitment to quality and may be a
key to your professional future.
The
Educational Objectives of the Electrical Engineering Program
are
To
prepare our graduates for careers as engineering professionals
and/or for graduate studies
To enable our graduates to
pursue state-of-the-art solutions to engineering problems and to
evaluate and embrace new technologies
To instill in our graduates
personal commitment to high ethical standards, sound business
decisions, and engineering excellence.
The Program Outcomes of the Electrical Engineering Program are
(a) Our students have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) Our students have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) Our students have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) Our students have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) Our students have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) Our students have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) Our students have an ability to communicate effectively
(h) Our students have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) Our students have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) Our students have a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) Our students have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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