Editing Engineer (section)

==Education==
{{Main|Engineering education}}

Most engineering programs involve a concentration of study in an engineering specialty, along with courses in both mathematics and the physical and life sciences. Many programs also include courses in general engineering and applied accounting. A design course, often accompanied by a computer or laboratory class or both, is part of the curriculum of most programs. Often, general courses not directly related to engineering, such as those in the social sciences or humanities, also are required.

[[Educational accreditation|Accreditation]] is the process by which engineering programs are evaluated by an external body to determine if applicable standards are met. The [[Washington Accord (credentials)|Washington Accord]] serves as an international accreditation agreement for academic engineering degrees, recognizing the substantial equivalency in the standards set by many major national engineering bodies. In the United States, post-secondary degree programs in engineering are accredited by the [[Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology]].