51����’s has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of , the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Accreditation by ABET designates that a program “has met standards essential to produce graduates ready to enter the critical fields of STEM education.”

“Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and in anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public,” ABET notes.

51����’s computer science program is only the second in Northeast Ohio to achieve ABET accreditation.

“When choosing an engineering or a computer science program, students should investigate first of all whether the program is accredited, particularly ABET-accredited. Many employers look for a degree from a properly accredited program,” says Professor Chansu Yu, chair of 51����’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department.

For more information about Cleveland State’s computer science program visit .