Accreditation

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Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

ABET accreditation assures that our program meets the quality standards essential to prepare graduates to enter the global workforce. Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, the criteria focus on what students learn and experience.

ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental accrediting agency for programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. It is recognized in the United States by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

These objectives and outcomes apply to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science program.

 

Program Educational Objectives

PEO 1.   Our graduates will establish themselves as computing professionals or engage in advanced study.

PEO 2.   Our graduates will have the depth and breadth of knowledge and skill to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and succeed interdisciplinarily.

PEO 3.   Our graduates will have life-long learning skills to adapt to the evolving technologies throughout their professional careers.

PEO 4.   Our graduates will bring positive impact on the society responsibly and ethically.

Student Outcomes

SO 1.  Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

SO 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.

SO 3.  Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

SO 4.  Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

SO 5.  Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

SO 6.  Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.