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 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment on Fall Census Day | 290 | 295 | 314 | 338 | 331 | 399 |
| Undergraduate Degrees Conferred | 27 | 38 | 41 | 57 | 48 | no data |