Transcript Analysis

• Is the degree title on the transcript the same as the program name on the Request for Evaluation (RFE) from the institution?
• Were there transfer credits or credits for work in lieu of courses on the transcript? If yes, are the policies that govern transfer credits or work in lieu of courses followed in the self-study or available for review during the site visit?
• Did the student complete all degree requirements on the institution’s degree plan for this program?

1. Were all courses taken?
2. Were all courses passed as defined by the institution or program?

• Did the student pass all prerequisite courses before taking a follow-on course?
• Did the student satisfy all institutional and programmatic graduation requirements, including:

1. Minimum grade point average?
2. Minimum credits at the institution?
3. General education requirements?

For Applied and Natural Science (ANSAC) Transcripts

• Did the student satisfy the ANSAC Program Criteria (if applicable)?
• Did the student satisfy the requirements of General Criterion 5: Curriculum, including:

1. Adequate college-level mathematics and basic sciences (some with experimental experience)?
2. Appropriate applied and natural science topics?
3. A general education component that complements the technical content and is consistent with the objectives of the program and institution?
4. A culminating comprehensive project or experience based on cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work?

For Computing (CAC) Transcripts

• Did the student satisfy the CAC Program Criteria (if applicable)?
• Did the student satisfy the requirements of General Criterion 5: Curriculum, including:

1. At least one year of up-to-date coverage of fundamental and advanced topics in the computing discipline associated with the program?
2. Mathematics beyond pre-calculus and appropriate to the discipline?
3. An appropriate general education component?

For Engineering (EAC) Transcripts

• Did the student satisfy the EAC Program Criteria (if applicable)?
• Did the student satisfy the requirements of General Criterion 5: Curriculum, including:

1. a minimum of 30 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of a combination of college-level mathematics and basic sciences with experimental experience appropriate to the program?
2. a minimum of 45 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of engineering topics appropriate to the program, consisting of engineering and computer sciences and engineering design, and utilizing modern engineering tools?
3. a broad education component that complements the technical content of the curriculum and is consistent with the program educational objectives?
4. a culminating major engineering design experience that 1) incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple constraints, and 2) is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work?

For Engineering Technology (ETAC) Transcripts

• Did the student satisfy the ETAC Program Criteria (if applicable)?
• Did the student satisfy the requirements of General Criterion 5: Curriculum, including:

1. Sufficient mathematics so the student can solve technical problems? (Associate-level programs must include the application of algebra and trigonometry; bachelor-level programs must include the application of integral and differential calculus, or other mathematics above the level of algebra and trigonometry.)
2. Technical content constituting one-third to two-thirds of the total credit hours in the program?
3. Physical and natural science content with laboratory experiences as appropriate to the discipline?
4. For baccalaureate programs, is there a capstone or integrating experience that develops both technical and non-technical skills in solving problems?

Find the current ABET general and program criteria here.