Program Educational Objectives
- Produce graduates who will be successfully employed in the computing profession or properly prepared to engage in further learning for advanced degrees in computing and related disciplines.
- Produce graduates who will have a thorough grounding in principles and practices of computing, and apply modern computer science techniques to create technologies to meet the needs of society.
- Produce graduates who will have an appreciation and understanding of social and ethical issues, as responsible members of their profession and informed citizens.
Program/Student Outcomes
Graduates of the program will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and 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.
- Analyze the global impact of software solutions on individuals, organizations, and society.
- Demonstrate social awareness, respect for privacy and responsible conduct.
- Engage in continuous learning as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning.
