Accreditation Information

Vision Statement

To become a leading undergraduate and graduate computer science program to meet computing workforce needs and contribute positively to the economic well-being of our region, state, and nation.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in computer science and impart state-of-the-art technical knowledge that prepares students for productive careers in industry, academia, and government.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1. Graduates will use computer science principles to identify and solve emerging technological and societal problems.

PEO 2. Graduates who choose to pursue advanced degrees will gain admission to and succeed in graduate programs.

PEO 3. Graduates will engage in life-long learning to adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies needed to respond to a changing world.

PEO 4. Graduates will act professionally per the ethical, global, social, legal, and information security norms and standards.

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Graduates of the CS program will have an ability to:

SO 1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

SO 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.

SO 3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

SO 4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

SO 5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

SO 6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.