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ABET Accreditation

The goal of our Bachelor Science program is to provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in the computer science profession. Our program combines practical experience with appropriate theory and the ability to specialize within the discipline.

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Program Objectives

Graduates of our program will be prepared to achieve the following career objectives:

1. Continue to be an effective and productive member of his/her workplace by applying

a. critical thinking
b. sound software practices
c. professional standards
d. effective technical communication

2. Remain a member of his/her larger professional community by

a. behaving in accordance with professional ethics
b. participating actively in professional organizations

3. Continue to learn and adapt within his/her field of interest (corporate or academic) by participating in

a. workshops
b. training
c. graduate school
d. self-study

Expected Student Outcomes

Upon completing our program, all of our students will be able to:

A. Design technology-independent solutions using standard problem solving strategies
B. Develop programs to solve complex problems
C. Communicate technical material and ideas in writing and orally
D. Adapt technology to implement problem solutions
E. Understand and use basic principles of computer science as an academic discipline and associated technology
F. Understand and respect professional ethics

These career objectives are supported by our graduates’ capabilities as follows:

1: A, B, C, and E
2: C and F
3: D and E