SCC Celebrates More Than 50 Years of Continuous ABET Accreditation for Electronics Engineering Technology Program

For more than five decades, Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has maintained a nationally recognized standard of excellence in technical education through its Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) program, which has held continuous accreditation from ABET since 1974.

The milestone highlights SCC's longstanding commitment to providing students with career-focused education while preparing skilled professionals to meet the evolving needs of regional industries.

ABET is a nationally recognized accrediting organization that evaluates programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Accreditation demonstrates that a program meets established quality standards and prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to enter technical professions.

"For our students, ABET accreditation means confidence," said Marcia Schenck, department chair of Computer & Engineering Technologies. "It assures them that they are receiving an education that has been evaluated against rigorous national standards and developed with input from engineering and technology professionals. Our goal is for every graduate to leave SCC prepared to contribute immediately in the workplace while possessing the problem-solving, communication, and technical skills needed for long-term career growth."

SCC's EET program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experiences, providing students with opportunities to apply technical concepts in practical settings. The curriculum prepares graduates for careers in fields such as advanced manufacturing, automation, electronics, industrial controls, and telecommunications.

As technology continues to transform the workplace, the program emphasizes both technical expertise and essential professional skills, including critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving.

"Students choose SCC because they want an education that leads directly to opportunity," said Alan Duesterhaus, Ph.D., dean of the SCC School of Business, Computer & Engineering Technologies. "Our longstanding ABET accreditation demonstrates to students, parents, employers, and transfer institutions that the program consistently delivers the quality and relevance needed in today's workforce. The result is graduates who are well prepared to meet the evolving demands of industry."

Maintaining accreditation requires ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Through its most recent annual assessment, SCC's EET program met or exceeded all ABET student outcomes, demonstrating its continued focus on academic quality and preparing students for success.

The program's more than 50-year history of accreditation also reflects SCC's broader commitment to strengthening the region's workforce by connecting education with industry needs and creating pathways to meaningful careers.

"One of Spartanburg Community College's defining commitments is creating pathways that improve students' lives through education," said William Brothers, Ph.D., SCC vice president of Academic Affairs. "The continued success of our ABET-accredited EET program reflects that commitment. For more than five decades, students have benefited from a program dedicated to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, opening doors to rewarding careers and future educational opportunities."

As SCC continues to expand opportunities in technical education and workforce development, its Electronics Engineering Technology program remains an example of the College's commitment to academic excellence, industry relevance, and student success.


For more information about SCC's Electronics Engineering Technology program, visit SCC Electronics Engineering Technology Program.