DeVry University Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation for Engineering Technology Programs

University among few to have ETAC of ABET accreditation for online engineering technology degree programs

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill – October 18, 2017— The Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET recently reaffirmed DeVry University’s programmatic accreditation for all of its campus-based engineering technology bachelor’s degree programs. In addition, DeVry’s online engineering technology undergraduate programs are now ETAC of ABET-accredited.

ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering and technology. Developed by technical professionals, the accreditation criteria is focused on what students experience and learn, and adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines. The ETAC of ABET accreditation provides assurance that DeVry’s engineering technology programs meet the quality standard for technical education set by the profession, enabling students to be well prepared to enter the field.

Reaffirmed Accreditation

ETAC of ABET reaffirmed accreditation for the following campus-based* undergraduate degree programs:

  • Biomedical engineering technology
  • Computer engineering technology
  • Electronics engineering technology

DeVry offered one of the nation’s first undergraduate degree programs in electronics engineering technology (EET). Its EET bachelor’s degree program in Chicago first received ETAC of ABET accreditation in 1970.

New Accreditation

ETAC of ABET accreditation was awarded for DeVry’s online engineering technology bachelor’s degree programs, specifically:

  • Engineering technology – Computers
  • Engineering technology - Electronics

DeVry is one of a few schools in the U.S. to have ETAC of ABET-accredited online engineering technology programs. This accreditation is retroactive to October 2014, allowing DeVry online engineering technology graduates to include this designation on their resumes.

“ETAC of ABET sets the program and employment standards that are recognized worldwide in the field of engineering technology,” said Shantanu Bose, Ph.D., provost, DeVry University. “We are proud to have received this reaffirmation of our campus programs and new accreditation of our online programs to further demonstrate our academic quality. We are committed to helping bridge the tech skills gap with our students, alumni and employers that hire our graduates.”

*To learn which programs are ETAC of ABET accredited at which DeVry campuses, visit www.devry.edu/academics/accreditation.html.

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DeVry University strives to close society’s opportunity gap by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online in Business, Healthcare and Technology. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org/). The university’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. To learn more, visit devry.edu.

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