Accreditation and Licensure

This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs Program Criteria.

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Software and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

PEO1) Employable Professional 

Definition: Graduates are well prepared for employment or graduate work in their field, and to continue working in that field or related fields. This includes adaptability to different disciplines, environments, and tasks. They are fully prepared for employment in chosen post -graduate pursuits.

PEO2) Accountable Professional

Definition: Graduates are accountable for their professional roles, and pursue their profession in an ethical manner. This includes giving and receiving professional critique and review, communication and the responsibility for, and/or leadership in:

• Research/development projects or teams,
• Aspects of major system components, or
• Business development work.

PEO 3) Competent CS Problem Solver 

Definition:   CS Problem solving focuses on computing technology - leveraging theoretical and mathematical foundations in exploring and implementing algorithms, languages as well as the techniques and methods to innovate and develop computing systems and technologies. CS graduates apply current computing knowledge, technology, skills, techniques and methods to:

• Identify, analyze and develop effective solutions for problems,
• Improve product, process and/or organizational elements, and
• Apply creativity in design thinking and innovate where appropriate.

PEO4) Competent SE Problem Solver

Definition: SE majors focuses on software-based systems. They innovate, analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, and maintain software systems. SE graduates apply current computing knowledge, technology, skills, techniques and methods to:

• Identify, analyze and develop effective solutions for problems,
• Improve product, process and/or organizational elements, and
• Apply creativity in design thinking and innovate where appropriate.

PEO5) Selfless Contributors

Definition: Graduates value collaborative teamwork and contribute to team accomplishment that goes beyond personal development They voluntarily give their time, talent, and/or resources to their community, profession, church and/or society.

2023-24 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

• Undergraduate Catalog
• Undergraduate Catalog - Addendum

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Computer Science SLOs

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to 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.

Software Engineering SLOs

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollment and Graduation Data for the Dual Computer Science and Software Engineering Program

Dual Computer Science and Software Engineering Fall Enrollment

Dual Computer Science and Software Engineering Completions (July 1st to June 30th)