GSW’s Information Technology program earns prestigious ABET accreditation

AMERICUS, Ga. (Aug. 27, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of student learning, ABET supports excellence in education worldwide.

ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.

“We are honored to receive accreditation for GSW’s Information Technology program,” said Gaynor Cheokas, DBA, dean of the College of Business and Computing. “The Department of Computing has dedicated faculty who are committed to the standards of continuous improvement. This endorsement aligns perfectly with our mission of producing well-educated and skilled graduates who are prepared to meet the demands of the ever-changing field of technology. An IT degree opens doors to countless career opportunities, and ABET accreditation reinforces the quality and workforce readiness of our students. I am proud of our program and proud to be associated with ABET.”

Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance.

Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia and government, with expertise in the ABET disciplines.

ABET currently accredits 4,773 programs at 930 colleges and universities in 41 countries and areas as of Oct. 1, 2024.

More information about ABET, its member societies and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org.   

For more information about GSW’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, visit gsw.edu/IT.