Objectives and Outcomes
Educational Objectives
Program Educational Objectives are statements that describe the expected accomplishments and professional status of graduates 3-5 years beyond the baccalaureate degree. The School of Information Technology at Illinois State University is dedicated to graduating people who will:
- Be successfully employed in a computer science related field or accepted into a graduate program.
- Design and develop creative and effective solutions to practical computing problems.
- Exhibit teamwork and effective communication skills.
- Be characterized by effective leadership skills and high standards of ethics.
- Engage in lifelong learning to adapt to an ever-changing professional environment.
Student Outcomes
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Progress Tracking
| Year | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment on Fall Census Day | 398 | 396 | 409 | 466 | 493 | 410 |
| Undergraduate Degrees Conferred | 50 | 58 | 61 | 87 | 57 | no data |