Department of Computing

College of Business and Technology

Accreditation

 

  • Institutional Accreditation with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

    East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, or http://www.sacscoc.org, for questions about the accreditation of East Tennessee State University.

  • Program Accreditation with ABET

    ABET CAC LogoThree of our Bachelor of Science concentrations (Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology) are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).

  • ETSU Department of Computing Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

    ETSU Department of Computing Educational Objectives

    The ETSU Department of Computing seeks to produce well-prepared computing graduates who in their careers:

    • Exhibit high standards of responsibility and ethics,
    • Communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders,
    • Keep current in their fields of expertise, and
    • Apply computing knowledge to real-world problems.

    ETSU Department of Computing General Student Outcomes

    1. Each graduate will have the ability to perform well as part of an organization.
      1. Each graduate will possess good oral communication skills.
      2. Each graduate will possess good written communication skills.
      3. Each graduate will have the ability to perform as an integral part of a team.
    2. Each graduate will have the ability to perform well as a part of society.
      1. Each graduate will have the ability to recognize, discuss and answer questions about a broad range of social, ethical, legal, global and professional issues in the computing field.
      2. Each graduate will be prepared with the skills necessary to become life-long learners.
    3. Each graduate will possess core knowledge of computer fundamentals.
      1. Each graduate will understand and apply database management systems.
      2. Each graduate will understand computer networks and networking.
    4. Each graduate will possess problem solving skills.
      1. Each graduate will have knowledge of the theory and application of discrete math.
      2. Each graduate, given an end-user problem statement, will have the ability to completely and accurately identify the requirements, resources and approaches needed to implement a solution.
    5. Each graduate will possess the ability to create computer-based solutions.
      1. Each graduate will understand the software life cycle.
      2. Each graduate will understand how security issues impact his or her solutions.
      3. Each graduate will have the ability to use classic and current tools to implement a solution to a given problem. This includes knowledge of two programming languages and mastery of at least one.

    Computer Science-Specific Student Outcomes

    1. Each graduate of the Computer Science Concentration will have the ability to apply his or her knowledge of the theoretical basis of computation, computer architecture, and systems software in the design of systems and applications.
    2. Each graduate of the Computer Science Concentration will have the ability to develop software systems by using established principles and techniques for systems analysis, design and implementation.

    Information Systems-Specific Student Outcomes

    1. Each graduate of the Information Systems Concentration will have the ability to analyze and apply computing resources and techniques within a business context.
    2. Each graduate of the Information Systems Concentration will have the ability to develop, deliver, and maintain applications within an information systems environment.

    Information Technology-Specific Student Outcomes

    1. Each graduate of the Information Technology Concentration will have the ability to plan and implement web applications that conform to industrial standards using current tools and technologies.
      1. Each graduate will have the ability to design, implement and manage a secure server side web application with broad user interface capabilities.
      2. Each graduate will have the ability to plan and create successful web applications congruent with the needs of the target audience and the objectives of the client.
    2. Each graduate of the Information Technology Concentration will have the ability to design, implement, and administer heterogeneous networks, clients and servers  using current tools, utilities and scripting languages that conform to industrial protocols and security standards.
    3. Each graduate of the Information Technology Concentration will have the ability to integrate human computer interaction (HCI) techniques to applications with a solid understanding of HCI’s critical role in software engineering.

  • Undergraduate Enrollment and Graduation Data

     

    Computer Science Concentration
     Academic Year Students B.S. Graduates
    2019-2020 222 30
    2018-2019 241 34
    2017-2018 206 31
    2016-2017 168 25
    2015-2016 185 28
    2014-2015 148 25
    2013-2014 141 27
    2012-2013 132 26

     

    Information Systems Concentration
    Academic Year Students B.S. Graduates
    2019-2020 54 14
    2018-2019 59 7
    2017-2018 43 4
    2016-2017 38 3
    2015-2016 34 13
    2014-2015 32 7
    2013-2014 24 8
    2012-2013 29 10

     

    Information Technology Concentration
    Academic Year Students B.S. Graduates
    2019-2020 145 30
    2018-2019 146 38
    2017-2018 166 34
    2016-2017 175 29
    2015-2016 162 24
    2014-2015 132 29
    2013-2014 120 29
    2012-2013 123 37

     

    Undeclared Majors
    Academic Year Students
    2019-2020 3
    2018-2019 12
    2017-2018 37
    2016-2017 35
    2015-2016 34
    2014-2015 52
    2013-2014 87
    2012-2013 101

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