Assessment

Within 2-4 years of graduation, Computer Science program graduates will achieve:

• Successful careers, as reflected by advancement to positions that include greater professional and ethical responsibility and intellectual challenge.
• Successful and ethical performance in graduate or professional degree programs.

Graduates of the program will have an ability 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. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Students will:

1. critically analyze and synthesize classic and current research work.
2. have experience in effective dissemination of technical material.
3. be able to independently demonstrate a depth of knowledge and problem solving ability in his/her area(s) of interest.

The Department will:

1. provide appropriate facilities to promote successful programs at MTSU
2. pursue research opportunities
3. continually monitor the quality of its academic programs