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During the 1920's, the Youngstown Institute of Technology was host to college level programs with classes in mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering--but--did not offer a degree. Later, in the 1930's, this school became know as Youngstown College. The transition into the 1940's increased the number of engineering classes from 10 to 31. Also, the number of engineering faculty increased from two to six. At this time in the History of YSU, a BA and BS degree were offered to the students; in 1945, the Ohio Department of Education presented the college with the ability to offer the Bachelor of Engineering Degree. After World War II, the number of engineering students increased from 35 to 799. Accreditation was granted to the college in 1945 by the North Central Association. Accreditation by the Engineering Council for Professional Development would be granted to the college, later, in 1954. When, in 1955, the Youngstown College became the Youngstown University, engineering students accounted for 26 percent of the entire student body. Engineering was the largest single group of students on campus. On September 1, 1967, Youngstown University became officially known as Youngstown State University. Soon after, the engineering curriculum grew to 172 courses; graduate studies were also introduced. The Engineering Science Building also became a reality. Today, the Youngstown State University College of Engineering and Technology employs 32 full time engineering faculty members and 15 full time technology faculty members with over 1000 engineering and technology students. The program has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology since 1959.
Excerpt taken from A History of "Engineering" at Youngstown State University, by Frank A. D'Isa, Ph.D., P.E., Professor and Chairperson Emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Youngstown State University.
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