Sep. 17, 2024
South College Knoxville’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program has been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
“South College is committed to offering programs that prepare students to pursue work in relevant fields,” South College Chancellor Steve South said. “Earning accreditation helps affirm our commitment and opens doors for students after graduation.”
According to the accrediting organization, ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields. The review process is conducted by approximately 2,200 ABET volunteers from the professional community and looks at multiple program aspects, such as curricula, faculty, facilities and institutional support.
With this accreditation, graduates of the South College Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology may attempt the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification exam. The accreditation was granted retroactive to Oct. 1, 2022.
The program builds a foundation of skills needed for a variety of technical and management electrical engineering opportunities through class discussions, coursework, and hands-on use of measurement tools and engineering software. The program is available online.
“I congratulate the South College team for its diligence and great effort to achieve ETAC ABET accreditation status,” said Dr. Steve Reyes, dean of computer science and engineering for South College. “It is a testament to the quality of multiple aspects of the Electrical Engineering Technology program.”
South College was founded in Knoxville in 1882 and offers professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs in multiple areas of study, including healthcare, business, education, computer science and more. For more information about South College, visit south.edu.
About South College
South College serves more than 12,000 students and is proud of its more than 17,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.
South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.
About accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org).
