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Architectural Engineering Programs: Finding Common Ground, Allen C. Estes, Hector Estrada
Architectural Engineering Programs: Finding Common Ground, Allen C. Estes, Hector Estrada
Architectural Engineering
There are currently 17 ABET accredited Architectural Engineering programs in the United States. This paper presents curriculum data for these Architectural Engineering programs and discusses the challenges of finding common ground and conveying program needs to the rest of the academic community – especially when the programs are so small in number and so diverse in their structure and course offerings.
Surviving Abet Accreditation: Surviving The Demands Of Criterion 3, Allen C. Estes, Stephen J. Ressler
Surviving Abet Accreditation: Surviving The Demands Of Criterion 3, Allen C. Estes, Stephen J. Ressler
Architectural Engineering
Preparing an engineering program for an ABET accreditation visit can be both daunting and frustrating. The requirements of ABET Criterion 3, in particular, can be confusing and may even seem contradictory. This paper suggests some methods and approaches that address the Criterion 3 requirements for formulation and assessment of program outcomes. Additional thoughts for successful accreditation preparation are also included. The authors are both civil engineering program directors who have prepared their own programs for accreditation and are ABET evaluators with multiple accreditation visits to other programs.