Accreditation

The objectives of the B.S. program in Computer Science relate to the abilities of the graduates. The objectives include training students to:

• establish themselves as successful and productive computing professionals or engage in advanced study such as a graduate degree program;

• work effectively both in team environments and as individuals;

• fulfill their responsibilities in the areas of ethics, continuing professional development, and effective written and oral communications.

The B.S. in Computer Science degree has the following student learning outcomes. Our program enables students to attain the following skills by the time of graduation:

• analyzing a complex computing problem and applying principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions;

• designing, implementing, and evaluating a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline;

• communicating effectively in a variety of professional contexts;

• recognizing professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles;

• functioning effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline;

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

This program has been identified by George Mason University as one that may lead to a career requiring professional licensure/certification. Federal regulations require Mason to disclose information as to whether this program meets/does not meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in your state, or whether such a determination has not been made. Please consult our Licensure Disclosure Tool for the disclosure statement specific to your desired state/program combination.