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.
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
The Computer Science program is a high-quality program focused on education and research. The program is a STEM-education-based program that yields highly skilled graduates who have strong knowledge in the fundamentals of Computer Science and who are able to apply that knowledge to design and implement solutions for arising problems. The program prepares students for clear and concise communication when working in a team environment and for careers in industry, government, and academia.
Graduates demonstrate growth in professional development through graduate study or professional training.
Graduates demonstrate effective team work as members and leaders in professional environments.
Graduates demonstrate employability in industry, government, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Upon completion of the program, students are expected to demonstrate the following outcomes:
Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
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 |
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.
Consistent with the stated mission of the Florida Polytechnic University, the mission of the Computer Engineering program is to prepare its graduates for a rapidly changing engineering field. The faculty of the Computer Engineering program strives to educate and train students in a technically sound and challenging manner to produce highly sought-after graduates. Graduates are expected to attain the following within a few years of graduation:
Graduates of the Computer Engineering program will demonstrate the following:
PROGRAM DATA | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
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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 |
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.
The program is committed to providing innovative teaching, research and service and prepare graduates as problem solvers, creative thinkers and researchers with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics background focused on the core of electrical engineering. Graduates are expected to be prepared with a solid and competitive foundation focusing on the state-of–the art advances in the specialized concentration area.
Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments and attain the following within a few years of graduation:
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will demonstrate the following:
PROGRAM DATA | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
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Enrollment (fall census) | 114 | 106 | 94 | 88 | 93 | 109 | 115 | 124 |
Graduation Data (Academic Year) | 28 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | TBD |
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.
Through its rigorous curriculum, the mechanical engineering program expects that graduates will attain the following within a few years of graduation:
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will demonstrate the following:
PROGRAM DATA | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
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Enrollment (fall census) | 324 | 317 | 304 | 322 | 365 | 385 | 428 | 493 |
Graduation Data (Academic Year) | 47 | 60 | 60 | 65 | 47 | 41 | 52 | TBD |