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B.S. CS Program Education Objectives and Student Outcomes

The Computer Science program teaches the fundamental computing skills to succeed in technology fields and become sought-after professionals and industry leaders. Upon graduation, students of the program will have the ability to:

  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.

B.S. Computer Science Program Education Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, computer science graduates should:

  1. Become successful computing professionals who can interact with users, developers, and managers and contribute effectively to the workplace.
  2. Engage in ongoing lifelong learning and pursue graduate study and research in the computing field.
  3. Achieve independent pursuits in computing as innovators and entrepreneurs.

B.S. Computer Science Student Outcomes

Graduates of the program will have an ability to: 

  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.