Program Accreditation & Outcomes

 

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. 

 

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  1. The alumni, in the first several years after receiving their baccalaureate degree, will be productive and successful in the professional practice of computing, as evidenced by:
    • Job satisfaction and contributions toward the success of one’s employers;
    • Effective participation and leadership on cross-functional teams;
    • Being effective in identifying and solving real-world problems;
    • Being effective at handling increased responsibilities;
    • Receipt of job-related awards, promotions/raises, and professional accomplishments.
  2. The alumni, in the first several years after receiving their baccalaureate degree, will be successful in pursuing continuing education as evidenced by:
    • Effective progression toward an advanced post-undergraduate degree or professional certification;
    • Participation in professional societies, professional conferences, and meetings;
    • Participation in lifelong learning by adapting to new technologies, tools, and methodologies in computing, and responding to the challenges of a changing environment;
    • Scholarly accomplishments (e.g., publications, presentations);
    • Professional self-study.

Student Outcomes (SOs)

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.