Grantham University BSET is now ABET accredited

At least according to the school catalog Grantham University

To me, anyway, this qualifies as a Big Deal. Grantham's BSET has historically been entirely distance delivered. I think it still is.

Possession of an ABET accredited BSET, in most states, qualifies the holder to take the Fundamenttals of Engineering Exam and if successful, to receive a certificate from the State Board of Engineering as an Engineering Intern, almost on an equal footing with a traditional engineering graduate. Almost because the BSET must accumulate two years of engineering job experience to qualify whereas the engineering grad receives the designation immediately.

ABET resisted D/L for decades. Now, it's entirely possible to qualify as a licensed Professional Engineer solely through D/L study, professional examination, and work experience

 

It is a big deal.

I wonder how all of Grantham's highly vocal detractors are taking this news

 

Perhaps equally amazing is that ABET accredited Grantham's BSET program even though Grantham itself is DEAC accredited. Grantham is not R/A!

 

Toto, I've a feeling we're not with Huey Long any more. We must be over the rainbow!

 

I've long felt that programmatic accreditation could drastically alter the utility of DEAC degrees. And I think nursing and engineering are prime areas for that launch. Get AACSB to shift on the MBAs and I'd say we have a completely new ballgame (if any DEAC could qualify).

I think this also highlights a discussion from another thread where we consider whether it is even useful to think of it in terms of RA/NA anymore. DEAC is starting to pull away from the regular NA pack much like the faith based accreditors have.