North Central State College’s Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology Earns ABET Accreditation Through 2031

North Central State College is proud to announce that its Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BASMET) program has officially been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology), the accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computer, engineering, and engineering technology.

The BASMET program was first launched in the fall of 2019. North Central was selected among a select group of community colleges in Ohio authorized to confer bachelor’s degrees and is now among those offering a fully accredited applied engineering program that meets national standards.

The accreditation is retroactive to the program’s first graduating class in 2023 and will remain in effect through 2031, ensuring that all graduates from the start of the program onward have earned an accredited degree.

Dr. Dorey Diab, President of North Central State College, praised the faculty, staff, and industry partners for their dedication to building a high-quality, rigorous program that meets national standards. “This accreditation is a tremendous milestone for the college and a testament to the hard work and commitment of our faculty, staff, and college community,” Diab states.  “I congratulate everyone who played a role in achieving this recognition.  It not only validates the excellence of our Mechanical Engineering Technology program but also enhances the value of our students’ degrees in the eyes of employers.”

North Central initially received approval to develop and offer the degree following a directive from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, aimed at addressing regional workforce demands in high-skill industries.  The program, designed to meet the needs of both traditional students and working adults, provides advanced hands-on training primarily at the college’s Kehoe Center in Shelby.

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degrees are often required for professional licensure and can significantly improve employment prospects.  It allows graduates to receive an education that meets the industry’s expectations and be ready to enter the workforce with strong technical and problem-solving skills.

The accreditation milestone represents a significant step forward in North Central’s ongoing mission to deliver high-quality, affordable, and locally relevant higher education.