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ABET gives stamp of approval
East Tennessee State University's Bachelor of Science Degree program in Information Technology has been accredited, and the Bachelor of Science Degree program in Computer Science re-accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. ABET is the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET accreditation demonstrates a program's commitment to providing its students with a quality education.
Dr. Countermine, the chair of the department of Computer and Information Sciences, stated that he was very pleased that both programs were recognized by ABET. "We have always put the quality of the student's education as our number one priority, and recognition from ABET that we are meeting their rigorous standards is something all of our faculty, students and alumni should be proud", said Countermine.
Accreditation is a voluntary, peer-review process that requires programs to undergo comprehensive, periodic evaluations. The evaluations, conducted by teams of volunteer professionals working in industry, government, academe, and private practice within the ABET disciplines, focus on program curricula, faculty, facilities, institutional support, and other important areas.
One of the key elements of ABET accreditation is the requirement that programs continuously improve the quality of education provided. As part of this continuous improvement requirement, programs set specific, measurable goals for their students and graduates, assess their success at reaching those goals, and improve their programs based on the results of their assessment.
In addition to providing colleges and universities a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve their programs, accreditation also helps students and their parents choose quality college programs, enables employers and graduate schools to recruit graduates they know are well-prepared, and is used by registration, licensure, and certification boards to screen applicants.
ABET is a not-for-profit organization, owned and operated by its more than 25 professional and technical member societies. An internationally respected organization with some 1,500 volunteers, ABET has set the higher-educational standards in its fields for nearly 75 years. More information about ABET, its member societies, and the evaluation criteria used to accredit programs can be found at www.abet.org.
For more information about ETSU's degree programs in Information Technology and Computer Science call 423-439-5328.
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