Having an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering degree is becoming a requirement in many states for Professional Engineering registration.
Master's, doctoral, or other graduate engineering degrees at KU and almost all other institutions, are not considered the "first professional degree" for Professional Engineering registration purposes. The Kansas State Board of Technical Professions makes all decisions regarding exam eligibility in Kansas.
KU's bachelor of science degrees in civil engineering and architectural engineering are ABET-accredited. In the past some individuals with undergraduate engineering degrees from abroad have taken the first registration exam in Kansas after completing their graduate engineering degrees. After passing the first exam and completing other requirements, they have taken the final P.E. registration exam.
Via "reciprocity", most U.S. states recognize an original P.E. license from another state, and allow licensing in their state. However, each state's licensing requirements vary somewhat. By earning a KU graduate engineering degree, many states in the U.S. give one year's credit toward the work experience requirement for P.E. registration.
The Engineering Career Center organizes two career fairs each year. Students also have the ability to take part in on-campus interviews and several other services offered through the center. CEAE graduate students also may benefit from the numerous professional contacts of their adviser and department faculty. CEAE students usually accept positions within days to a few months of beginning their employment searches. Many firms and organizations in the Kansas City area and nationally are currently seeking our graduates.
