USEK 9 Computing and Engineering Programs Accredited by ABET
The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)
announces that two computing degree programs have been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET and seven engineering degree programs have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
Faculty of Sciences:
• Bachelor of Sciences in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Sciences in Information Technology
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences:
• Diploma of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering
Faculty of Engineering:
• Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications Engineering
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.
“It is extremely rare for universities to achieve this prestigious accreditation for nine programs at once, and on this occasion”, Dr. Georges Yahchouchi, Deputy President for Quality Assurance and Teaching & Learning at the University
confirms: “Once again, USEK proved to be a Community of Excellence”
Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision, and safety are of the utmost importance.
Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities, and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia, and government, with expertise in the ABET disciplines.
ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). It currently accredits almost 3,500 programs at nearly 700 colleges and universities in 28 countries. More information about ABET, its member societies, and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org.
USEK is an American-style institution founded in 1938 by the Lebanese Maronite Order (OLM). Currently, USEK counts 8000 students and offers more than 140 programs (Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate) across 15 faculties and institutes.
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