2016 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings
DOI: 10.18260/p.26102
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The Case for a Master's Degree for Civil Engineering Licensure

Abstract: For nearly fifty years, different organizations and authors engaged in engineering practice and education have grappled with the adequacy of the baccalaureate degree as preparation for a career in engineering, especially licensed professional practice. Technological advances and expanding societal needs demand that coursework cover more content, while the credit hours required to obtain a bachelor's degree continue to decline. Up until the early 1960's the average engineering curriculum required 145-150 credit… Show more

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“…After AICPA adopted this policy, most jurisdictions adopted the 150 credit hour standard by the year 2000. The long term results did not indicate a decline in pass rates or in the number of accountants taking the test [30].…”
Section: Accountingmentioning
confidence: 72%
“…After AICPA adopted this policy, most jurisdictions adopted the 150 credit hour standard by the year 2000. The long term results did not indicate a decline in pass rates or in the number of accountants taking the test [30].…”
Section: Accountingmentioning
confidence: 72%