Accreditation Information

The Computer Engineering (BS in Engineering) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

The Electrical Engineering (BS in Engineering) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

The following accreditation-related information is available:

  • Program educational objectives
  • Student outcomes
  • Program enrollment and degree data
  • Advisory boards
  • Computer engineering program

    Program educational objectives

    Computer engineering graduates, within a few years of graduation, should:

    • Use their understanding of computer engineering fundamentals to solve problems in professional practice while exhibiting rigorous analysis and creative design skills that reflect their technical depth and ability to draw on multiple disciplines;
    • Continue their intellectual development through professional development courses, including online learning opportunities, and/or graduate education; and
    • Practice their career in a manner consistent with a high degree of professional ethics, and participate in their community and professional organizations.

    Student outcomes

    The following are the student outcomes of the Western Michigan University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department computer engineering program that satisfy the ABET criterion for student outcomes (1-7).

      1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
      2. a. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare.
        b. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
      3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
      4. a. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations.
        b. An ability to 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.

    Program enrollment and degree data

    Academic
    Year
    Total Undergraduate EnrollmentBachelor’s Degrees Awarded

    2023-24

    86

     

    2022-23

    85

     9

    2021-22

    81

    10

    2020-21

    95

    17 

    2019-20

    85

    12

    2018-19

    86

    9

    2017-18

    87

    12

    2016-17

    93

    11

    2015-16

    76

    3

    2014-15

    78

    8

    2013-14

    74

    8

    2012-13

    81

    9

    2011-12

     

    7

    Advisory board

    The electrical and computer engineering advisory board comprises community, industry, and academic professionals with experience and interest in electrical and computer engineering education. For more information about the advisory board, please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

  • Electrical engineering program

    Program educational objectives

    Electrical engineering graduates, within a few years of graduation, should:

    1. Use their understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals to solve problems in professional practice while exhibiting rigorous analysis and creative design skills that reflect their technical depth and ability to draw on multiple disciplines;
    2. Continue their intellectual development through professional development courses, including online learning opportunities, and/or graduate education; and
    3. Practice their career in a manner consistent with a high degree of professional ethics, and participate in their community and professional organizations.

    Student outcomes

    The following student outcomes are used by the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department for the electrical engineering program at Western Michigan University satisfying the ABET criterion for student outcomes (1-7).

    1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. a. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare.
      b. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4. a. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations.
      b. An ability to 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.

    Program enrollment and degree data

    Academic

    Year

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment

    Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded

    2023-24

    117

     

    2022-23

    134

    30

    2021-22

    160

    34

    2020-21

    186

    32 

    2019-20

    197

    41

    2018-19

    207

    42

    2017-18

    210

    45

    2016-17

    221

    47

    2015-16

    206

    33

    2014-15

    184

    25

    2013-14

    175

    41

    2012-13

    189

    45

    2011-12

     

    43

    Advisory board

    The electrical and computer engineering advisory board comprises community, industry, and academic professionals with experience and interest in electrical and computer engineering education. For more information about the advisory board, please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.