ABET Information for All Undergraduate Programs

B.A. in Information Technology

ABET Computing

The Information Technology program has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Educational Objectives for the B.A. in Information Technology

Graduates will have:

  1. Successfully employed in information technology positions and related fields.
  2. Engaged in lifelong learning demonstrated by advanced education, professional development activities and/or other career-appropriate options.
  3. Prepared to successfully demonstrate technical and leadership competence through ethical conduct, teaming, communication and/or problem-solving skills learned in our program. 

Student Outcomes

This program will enable students to attain the following skills, by the time of graduation:

  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. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.(Effective 2021) 
  • Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems. (Fall 2018 - Spring 2021)

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Enrollment and Graduation data for the Computer Science and Engineering programs can be found at: https://engineering.unt.edu/about/accreditation#enrollment

 

B.S. in Computer Engineering

ABET Engineering

The Computer Engineering program has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Educational Objectives for the B.S. in Computer Engineering

Graduates will:

  1. Have completed projects involving design, evaluation of materials, and management of computational and personnel resources to solve problems in multi-disciplinary teams and exhibit the ability to communicate effectively.
  2. Pursue graduate studies in computer engineering or related disciplines and careers involving VLSI design, real-time systems, communications, and networks or computer systems.
  3. Act responsibly and ethically in their professional conduct and successfully engage in life-long learning.
  4. Complete professional work assignments that exhibit a good balance between software and hardware systems, including software development, design of digital systems, microprocessors, embedded systems, real-time systems and digital communication systems.

Student Outcomes

This program will enable students to attain, by the time of graduation:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Enrollment and Graduation data for the Computer Science and Engineering programs can be found at: https://engineering.unt.edu/about/accreditation#enrollment

 

B.S. in Computer Science

ABET Computing

The Computer Science program has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Educational Objectives for the B.S. in Computer Science

Graduates will:

  1. Graduates are successfully employed in computer science positions and related fields.
  2. Graduates engage in lifelong learning demonstrated by advanced education, professional development activities and/or other career-appropriate options.
  3. Graduates are prepared to successfully demonstrate technical and leadership competence through ethical conduct, teaming, communication and/or problem-solving skills learned in our program. 

Student Outcomes

This program will enable students to attain, by the time of graduation:

  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. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Enrollment and Graduation data for the Computer Science and Engineering programs can be found at: https://engineering.unt.edu/about/accreditation#enrollment