When PE or EI is the goal of the student we might recommend an engineering degree program based on that students needs. May take FE exam after graduation prior to completion of experience. Engineer-Intern enrollment will be awarded after the applicant possesses a total of 6 years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part. Educational institutions or programs volunteer to periodically undergo this review to determine if minimum criteria are being met. Accreditation verifies that an institution or program meets the criteria, ensuring a quality educational experience.
Institutional accreditation evaluates overall institutional quality.
Regional accreditation of institutions is one form of this. Specialized accreditation, however, examines specific programs of study to determine if graduates are prepared to enter the profession. This type of accreditation is granted to specific programs at specific levels. Programs of architecture, nursing, law, medicine and engineering are often evaluated through this type of accreditation. Programs either receive accreditation or are denied, but they are not ranked.