Accredited Program Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

• Be equipped for responsible and ethical participation and leadership roles as computing professionals. This extends to a readiness for lifelong learning in many forms including graduate study.
• Understand the foundational ideas in computer science and be able to use this knowledge to guide their thinking in technical problem-solving.
• Be effective in the design and construction of software applications.
• Be able to work effectively on teams. This includes oral and written communication skills as well as collaborative skills.
• Be informed on social issues that affect and are affected by the application of computing technology.

1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
2. An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
3. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
4. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
5. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
6. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
7. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
8. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
9. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
10. An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
11. An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

• Have a strong background in theoretical, practical, and quantitative aspects of information systems.
• Have leadership, project management, and team development skills.
• Be familiar with current computing practice and computing trends, including the ability to work effectively in distributed teams.
• Have strong technical communication skills, including preparation and delivery of presentations, managerial reporting, and proposal writing.
• Be acquainted with major professional social and ethical issues surrounding information systems and ways of thinking about them.
• Be equipped to participate in lifelong learning.

1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline.
2. An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
3. An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
4. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
5. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
6. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
7. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
8. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
9. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
10. An understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment.

The B.S. in Computer Science and the B.S. in Information Systems
are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://abet.org.