ABET
ABET
The OSU Institute of Technology Information Assurance and Forensics program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology 
. This site has been created to provide valuable accreditation information to all stakeholders.
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is a process which organizations volunteer to undergo review to ensure certain standards are met in key areas.
What different types of accreditation exist?
Two primary types of accreditation exist: institutional and programmatic. Institutional accreditation focuses on an entire university or college. For instance, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Programmatic accreditation focuses on particular programs of study.
What is ABET?
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology focuses on the accreditation of academic programs in applied science, engineering, technology and computing-with each falling under a different commission. OSU Institute of Technology’s Information Technologies program is currently working with ABET’s Computing Accreditation Commission.
What are the advantages of being ABET accredited?
- Assists prospective students in identifying quality academic programs
- Aids employers in identifying quality academic programs from which to pursue graduates
- Provides useful information to third parties (e.g., certification boards, etc.)
- Ensures that institutions maintain mechanisms to continually improve program quality
What program areas does ABET evaluate?
In their evaluation of OSU Institute of Technology’s Information Assurance and Forensics program, ABET reviews the following eight (8) key areas:
- I. Objectives, Outcomes and Assessment
- Student Support
- Faculty Qualifications
- Faculty Size and Workload
- Curriculum
- Technology Infrastructure
- Institutional Support and Financial Resources
- Institutional Facilities
