Accreditation

All UNM School of Engineering undergraduate programs are accredited, verifying that programs meet nationally recognized standards and that students receive a quality education.

In 2011, all seven engineering programs were re-accredited for six years by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. http://www.abet.org

abetIn the 2011 cycle of re-accreditation, UNM School of Engineering Bachelor degree programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering were re-accredited for six years. News release about the re-accreditation.

The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org

The Construction Management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)

 

Benefits of Accreditation

  • Confirmation that the program meets the quality standards set by professionals in the field
  • Gives students and  parents confidence in choosing a professionally established academic program
  • Assures prospective employers that graduates are well-prepared and meet nationally recognized standards