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ABET Accreditation Information

Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance.

The University of Utah's bachelor’s degree programs in Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the quality assurance organization focused on college and university programs in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.

Civil Engineering

ABET Accreditation for our B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • During the first few years after graduation, Civil Engineering graduates will:
    • Work in civil engineering or a related field and pursue licensure.
    • Engage in continuous learning to gain advanced knowledge through graduate study, certifications, and professional development.
    • Advance into leadership roles, contribute to professional organizations, and advocate for societal improvement using engineering expertise.
    • Effectively communicate technical information across various formats and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
    • Uphold ethical responsibilities, ensure public safety, and address environmental, economic, and societal challenges to create resilient infrastructure.
    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 and inclusive 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.

Construction Engineering

ABET Accreditation for our B.S. in Construction Engineering
    1. Construction Engineering graduates will be engaged in the practice of construction engineering or a related field or will be pursuing advanced knowledge through post-graduate study and research.
    2. Construction Engineering graduates will be entering professional practice and on a path towards professional licensure when appropriate. They will be collaborating on diverse project teams applying engineering, communication, and management skills and utilizing their accumulated education and experience to address complex societal issues for the community's broader good.
    3. Construction Engineering graduates will be ascending into leadership roles by advocating for their profession, being active in professional organizations, seeking professional development opportunities, and participating in their profession's betterment by applying ethical engineering practices.
    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 and inclusive 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.