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:

1. practicing chemical engineering in a variety of contemporary industrial settings
2. pursuing advanced study and research in chemical engineering and other related disciplines
3. taking leadership roles in their chosen careers

Undergraduate Program Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering Program at Howard University have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies