Essentials of Software Engineering, 5th Edition

3.3 Software Engineering Profession and Ethics

The traditional engineering professions, such as civil or electrical engineering, have a designation of Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States. This title is earned, and it is certified by the local state government. The certification involves work experience, training, and examinations. In many other countries, the traditional engineers are also certified. In software engineering, however, we do not yet have such a professional certification. In 1998, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers adopted software engineering as a distinct discipline under which an engineering license may be issued. This effort is still new and is anticipated to take some time and much effort before actual ...