ABET Accreditation

Howard University’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives

The Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), defined to be achieved by our graduates within a few years of their graduation, are to produce graduates who are:

I. Practicing chemical engineering in a variety of contemporary industrial settings

II. Pursuing advanced study and research in chemical engineering and other related disciplines

III. Taking leadership roles in their chosen careers

Undergraduate Program Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering Program at Howard University have:

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(c) an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g) an ability to communicate effectively

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice