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ABET Accreditation

Four Florida Poly bachelor’s degrees have been accredited by ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology officially on August 28, 2019. The degree programs are Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public. The accreditation of all four degrees is retroactive to Oct 1, 2017, which means graduates from those programs now have ABET-accredited degrees.   

 

Program Details

Click each section to find program details for each degree.

Accreditation Status  

The Computer Science (BS) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Names Computing Programs

Program Educational Objectives 

Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments within a few years of graduation and they should:

  1. Adapt to advances in the rapidly changing field of Computer Science.
  2. Be leaders and/or active team members in industry, government, or entrepreneurial endeavors.
  3. Pursue research-based advanced degrees in Computer Science.

Student Outcomes 

Upon completion of the program, students are expected to demonstrate the following outcomes: 

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

 

PROGRAM DATA

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

2024-25

Enrollment (fall census)

630

500

556

615

690

652

649

665

Graduation Data (Academic Year)

12

50

100

94

91

111

120

TBD
 
 

Accreditation Status  

The Computer Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives 

Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments within a few years of graduation and they should

  1. Demonstrate accomplishment in developing solutions in a specialized area of computer engineering either individually or through interdisciplinary teams.
  2. Demonstrate technical leadership through professional activities.
  3. Demonstrate professional growth and success through post-graduate education, continuing education, or distinction as innovator and entrepreneur.

Reviewed, discussed and adopted by the ECCSE faculty on September 13, 2024

Student Outcomes 

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program will demonstrate the following:

  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 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.

 

PROGRAM DATA 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Enrollment (fall census) 230 245 200 187 200 170 160 171
Graduation Data (Fall to Spring to Summer) 25 29 42 39 39 18 23 TBD
 

 

Accreditation Status  

The Electrical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives 

Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments within a few years of graduation and they should

  1. Demonstrate accomplishment in developing solutions in a specialized area of electrical engineering either individually or through interdisciplinary teams.
  2. Demonstrate technical leadership through professional activities.
  3. Demonstrate professional growth and success through post-graduate education, continuing education, or distinction as innovator and entrepreneur.

Reviewed, discussed and adopted by the ECCSE faculty on September 13, 2024

Student Outcomes 

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will demonstrate the following:

  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 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.

 

PROGRAM DATA 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Enrollment (fall census) 114 106 94 88 93 109 115 124
Graduation Data (Academic Year) 28 25 17 15 16 13 18 TBD
 
 

Accreditation Status  

The Mechanical Engineering (BS) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives 

Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments within a few years of graduation and they should demonstrate:

  1. Career Excellence: Graduates will make significant contributions to the engineering field through the application of their technical expertise, leadership skills, and innovative problem-solving abilities, whether they pursue careers in industry or advance their knowledge in graduate school.
  2. Professionalism: Graduates will exhibit high standards of ethical behavior, responsibility, and professional conduct in their engineering careers, adhering to safety, environmental, and societal regulations to ensure that their professional activities contribute positively to their communities and industries.
  3. Life-Long Learning: Graduates will demonstrate ongoing career development as adaptive and independent professionals by pursuing professional certifications, continuing education, industry-related training, and advanced degrees to remain current with evolving technologies and industry trends.

 

Student Outcomes 

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will demonstrate the following:

  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 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.

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PROGRAM DATA 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Enrollment (fall census) 324 317 304 322 365 385 428 493
Graduation Data (Academic Year) 47 60 60 65 47 41 52 TBD