Bachelor of Science, Master of Science: Five-Year Option

• Computer Science (B.S.)

  1. An ability to analyze a complex computing problem and to apply basic principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

  2. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.

  3. An ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

  4. An ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

  5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.

  6. An ability to apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

• Information Technology (B.S.)

  1. An ability to analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

  2. An ability to 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. An ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

  4. An ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

  5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.

  6. An ability to identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based system.

• Computer Science, Information Technology track (M.S.)
  1. Able to explain appropriate solutions to various security threats to a network environment.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of design principles pertaining to advanced topics in computer science And/or information technology.
  3. Apply design principles pertaining to advanced topics in computer science and/or information technology.
  4. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills within a specialized area of computer science and/or information technology.
• Computer Science, Software Development track (M.S.)
  1. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate data structure(s) to store and retrieve data for a specific application.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of design principles pertaining to advanced topics in computer science and/or information technology.
  3. Apply design principles pertaining to advanced topics in computer science and/or information technology.
  4. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills within a specialized area of computer science and/or information technology.

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