Princeton’s undergraduate program in electrical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, one the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States. Accreditation ensures that certain academic programs meet established standards for engineering and technical education.
The Department has adopted the following ABET Program Educational Objectives for our graduates:
- Excel in careers in technology-based industries
- Make use of the versatility of the Princeton electrical engineering program to excel in diverse careers including business, government, medicine, and law
- Excel in top-ranked graduate programs and professional schools
- Be recognized as critical, creative, and independent thinkers who can apply their technical expertise to address the needs of society
- Be recognized as leaders in their chosen fields
Students who successfully complete our program will have satisfied the following ABET Program Outcomes:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data
- An ability to design a system component,or process to meet desired needs
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- An ability to formulate and solve engineering problems
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- An ability to communicate effectively
- The breadth necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal context
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
- A knowledge of contemporary issues
- An ability to use the techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice
Visit ABET for complete information about ABET, what accreditation means, and why it is important. For more information, you may also contact the Engineering Accreditation Commission http://www.abet.org.
