ABET CS

ABET Accreditation

Howard University’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives

The Computer Science Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

I. Howard University Computer Science graduates will utilize their knowledge, problem-solving, and communication skills in professional careers in government agencies and the private sector.

II. Howard University Computer Science graduates will conceptualize, analyze, design, implement, and evaluate a computational solution to a real life problem using appropriate tools independently and as members or leaders of multidisciplinary teams.

III. Howard University Computer Science graduates will conduct research and/or create innovative and impactful solutions to solve societal and technical challenges.

Undergraduate Program Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Computer Science Program at Howard University have the ability to:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and 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; and
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.