Program Accreditation & Assessment

Program Educational Objectives (PEO) - these are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that our B.S. in Computer Science program prepares our students to achieve. Graduates of the program will be able to:

1. Engage in the professional practice of computing with job titles such as Computer Programmer, Software Engineer, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, Systems Analyst, or Systems Programmer. Some will become managers.
2. Pursue advanced degrees in computing or related disciplines. Some will work in the fields of teaching and research.
3. Engage in life-long learning in order to remain current in the computing profession in a diverse and inclusive culture.

Student Outcomes (SO) - these are narrow statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their matriculation through the program. Graduates of the program will have an ability to:

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.