FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Two programs in Sacred Heart University’s School of Computer Science & Engineering (SCSE) have recently achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology( ABET).
SHU’s computer engineering and electrical engineering programs are the two newest programs at the University to be ABET accredited, following in the footsteps of the computer science, information technology and game design programs after their recognition in 2019. ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The accreditation is retroactive to October 2021, meaning current students, as well as alumni, will benefit from this news. The ABET accreditation adds value to any degree and improves prospects for employment and career growth.
Director of the SCSE Tolga Kaya was one of the key members on the team of talented faculty tasked with securing the prestigious accreditation.
“ABET accreditation means that the world’s leading accreditation agency has approved our engineering curriculum,” Kaya said.
Students enrolled in SHU’s computer engineering and electrical engineering programs work with experienced faculty on innovative hands-on projects involving drones, 3D printers, electronics, laser cutters and more. Students collaborate on coding assignments and learn about the field through interactive activities.
David Taylor, dean of the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology (WCBT), said the accreditation is a “huge milestone” for the SCSE and the WCBT.
“ABET accreditation demonstrates to employers, prospective students and others that the Welch College’s engineering programs meet the highest standards of the profession, and that our graduates are well-prepared to meet the needs of their industries,” Taylor continued. “The Welch College is one of a small number of colleges that are accredited by both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for business and ABET for computer science and engineering.”
Taylor and Kaya both believe this will make current and former students’ engineering degrees more valuable as technology and business are intertwined in today’s world. “We are among the pioneers in integrating both into a single college,” Taylor noted.
Interested in applying to the SCSE at SHU?
For more information email computerscience@sacredheart.edu and/or reach out to undergraduate admissions atenroll@sacredheart.edu or 203-371-7880.
About Sacred Heart University
As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu