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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
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Program Educational Objectives

Graduates from the BSCS program will, within three to five years of graduation:

Objective I: Have become productive, responsible professionals in the practice of computer science and related engineering/application areas, including supportive and leadership roles on multidisciplinary teams.

Objective II: Have demonstrated effective communication skills and grown an appreciation for non-technical disciplines.

Objective III: Have developed the ethical sensibilities and global perspectives that allow them to appreciate how the decisions they make impact their community and society at large.

Objective IV: Have engaged in lifelong learning to adapt to the rapidly changing nature of computing.


Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have the 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.
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