At the 24 October 2025 ABET governance meeting, the Computing Area Delegation (CAD) approved two…
At the 24 October 2025 ABET governance meeting, the Computing Area Delegation (CAD) approved for immediate implementation effective 2026 an addition to General Criterion 5 (Curriculum) that is applicable to all computing programs accredited by the CAC. The new requirement is for “a comprehensive project or experience appropriate to the discipline which: 1) builds on technical knowledge and skills acquired in prior advanced course work, and 2) enables the application of appropriate professional dispositions.” The definition of “professional dispositions” is also provided and states that “professional dispositions are defined as behaviors desired in the workplace.” The full text of the new criteria can be found here (see page 2). Please note that these changes are effective for all accredited computing programs effective Fall 2026.
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