DeVry University Campuses Earn Industry Accreditation for Computer Engineering Technology Degree Programs

Business Wire, Sept 30, 2005

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- DeVry University, one of North America's leading career-oriented institutions for business, technology and management higher education, announced that its computer engineering technology bachelor's degree programs at its campuses in Pomona, Calif.; Decatur, Ga.; Chicago and Addison, Ill.; and Long Island City, N.Y., earned accreditation from the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET). DeVry's electronics engineering technology bachelor's degree programs at 10 of its campuses were also re-accredited. E[acute accent]TAC of ABET is the recognized accrediting body for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology. TAC of ABET currently accredits more than 2,500 programs at more than 550 higher education institutions nationwide. It is a benchmark by which students and employers can determine the integrity of science, computing, engineering and technology-based education. The program accreditation by TAC of ABET is in addition to DeVry University's institutional accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. E[acute accent]"TAC of ABET accreditation is acknowledged by potential employers, government agencies, technical societies, and state licensing or certification boards as indicative of educational quality," said John Skubiak, president of DeVry University. "TAC of ABET accreditation confirms that DeVry's computer engineering technology and electronics engineering technology degree programs provide both students and employers with the confidence that our graduates will have the skills and expertise necessary to succeed in these fields." E[acute accent]DeVry University's computer engineering technology degree program prepares students for careers in software engineering, product development, application engineering, quality assurance and embedded systems design. Students graduate with the skills to design software, create code and protocols, test and evaluate hardware and software products and processes, and diagnose and solve problems. E[acute accent]The electronics engineering technology degree program prepares students to solve engineering problems by designing and implementing hardware systems solutions. Graduates pursue careers in computer-integrated manufacturing, communications and consumer electronics, defense related equipment or biomedical instrumentation industries.

E[acute accent]For more information about DeVry University, visit www.devry.edu.

E[acute accent]As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, business and management. Approximately 53,000 students are enrolled at its 78 locations that are in 22 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu.