Accreditation

ABET Accreditation

The Knight Foundation School of Computing & Information Sciences' undergraduate degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

ABET accreditation ensures our programs meet the highest quality standards set by the profession and prepare graduates to enter the workforce with confidence.

• BS in Computer Science

  The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.

  Program Educational Objectives

  1. Graduates will use their knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers or pursue advanced degrees.
  2. Graduates will act ethically, take responsibility for their work and stay engaged in their profession and community.
  3. Graduates will solve problems creatively, communicate clearly and work well on diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
  4. Graduates will use computing principles, math and science to complete software projects that meet real needs or support research.

  Student Outcomes

  1. Analyze complex computing problems and use computing and related fields to find practical solutions.
  2. Design, build and test computing solutions that meet defined requirements.
  3. Communicate clearly in different professional settings.
  4. Understand professional duties and make sound decisions based on laws and ethical standards.
  5. Work well on teams and lead projects within the field.
  6. Use computer science theory and software development skills to create effective computing solutions.
• BS in Cybersecurity

  The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Cybersecurity.

  Program Educational Objectives

  1. Our graduates use their knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers or continue their studies in a graduate program.
  2. Our graduates act ethically and responsibly and stay informed and involved in their profession and in society.
  3. Our graduates solve problems creatively, communicate clearly and work well in diverse, inclusive and multidisciplinary teams.
  4. Our graduates use principles, best practices and current techniques in cybersecurity to protect computing infrastructure, data, processes and people from threats and exposure.

  Student Outcomes

  1. Analyze complex computing problems and use computing principles and other related fields to find solutions.
  2. Design, build and evaluate computing solutions that meet specific requirements in the program’s field.
  3. Communicate clearly in many professional settings.
  4. Understand professional responsibilities and make informed decisions based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Work well as a team member or team leader in activities related to the program’s field.
  6. Use security principles and practices to keep systems running safely when facing risks and threats.
• BS in Information Technology

  The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Technology.

  Program Educational Objectives

  1. Graduates use their knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers or continue on to an advanced degree.
  2. Graduates act with ethics and responsibility and stay informed and engaged in their profession and community.
  3. Graduates solve problems with creativity, communicate clearly and work well in diverse and inclusive teams.
  4. Graduates use information technology principles and practices to identify, build and support effective technologies and apply core computing knowledge to solve IT challenges.

  Student Outcomes

  1. Students analyze complex computing problems and use principles of computing and other related fields to find solutions.
  2. Students design, build and test computing solutions that meet the requirements of the program’s discipline.
  3. Students communicate clearly in many professional settings.
  4. Students understand their professional responsibilities and make informed decisions based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Students work well as team members or leaders on projects related to the program’s discipline.
  6. Students use organized and systematic methods to choose, develop, apply, combine and manage secure computing technologies to meet user needs.