Accreditation in Computer and Information Science
Setting the standard in computer and information science education.
ABET/CAC Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.C.S.) is accredited through the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
B.S.C.S. Program Educational Objectives
As effective members of the computer science profession:
- Graduates demonstrate the ability to solve computing problems commensurate with their levels of professional experience.
- Graduates demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively to the benefit of teams.
- Graduates continue to update their professional knowledge and skills to adapt to the changes in technology and the evolving needs of society and the workplace.
B.S.C.S. Student Outcomes
In keeping with the accreditation of the B.S.C.S. program by ABET, the Department helps students have the ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Enrollment Data and Degrees Awarded
| Academic Year | Fall enrollment | Degrees awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | 222 | 24 |
| 2016-2017 | 270 | 58 |
| 2017-2018 | 259 | 32 |
| 2018-2019 | 258 | 62 |
| 2019-2020 | 247 | 57 |
| 2020-2021 | 217 | 72 |
| 2021-2022 | 187 | 38 |
| 2022-2023 | 271 | 46 |
| 2023-2024 | 269 | 34 |
| 2024-2025 | 208 | 63 |