Computer Accreditation Commission - ABET Accreditation

The computer science program is accredited by the Computer Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. 

Program Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes

• Computer Information Systems  BS
• Computer Science BS

Computer Information Systems 

Program Educational Objectives 

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.  The Program Educational Objectives of the CSU, Chico Computer Information Systems Program are to produce graduates who demonstrate the following, within three to five years after graduation:

1. Those employed in industry, government, or entrepreneurial endeavors will demonstrate professional advancement through significant technical achievements, expanded leadership responsibility, or other recognition of their contributions; 
2. Those who continue their formal education will achieve an advanced degree or certification in programs in information systems, business, and other professionally related fields; and 
3. All graduates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team member and/or leader in an ever-changing professional environment.

Student Learning Outcomes 

Program learning outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. Students completing the Computer Information Systems program are able 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. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.

Computer Science 

Program Educational Objectives 

Program Educational Objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.  The Program Educational Objectives of the CSU, Chico Computer Science Program are to produce graduates who demonstrate the following, within three to five years after graduation: 

1. Those employed in industry, government, or entrepreneurial endeavors will demonstrate professional advancement through significant technical achievements, expanded leadership responsibility, or other recognition of their contributions; 
2. Those who continue their formal education will achieve an advanced degree or certification in programs in computing, science, engineering, business, and other professionally related fields; and 
3. All graduates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team member and/or leader in an ever-changing professional environment.

Student Learning Outcomes 

Program learning outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. Students completing the computer science program must demonstrate: 

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.