The Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

For more information, visit the ABET website Why Accreditation Matters.

Program Educational Objectives:

Three years after graduation, our typical alumni are expected to be computing professionals who:

• Use technical, communication and teamwork skills to build, maintain and manage computing systems.
• Behave ethically while contributing to their profession and to society.
• Continue to develop their knowledge and skills after graduation.

Student Outcomes:

Information Technology students will have the 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 judgements 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. Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation and administration of computing-based systems.