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Computer Engineering Program Accreditation and Assessment

Program Mission Statement

To harbor a nurturing learning environment for students as well as provide a quality education via high-quality academic programs with both practical and theoretical backgrounds, hands-on research experience, and membership into relevant professional societies.

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ABET Logo - Engineering Accreditation Commission

The Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Engineering.

Program Assessment

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objective (PEO) of the Computer Engineering (CPE) program at the West Virginia University is to produce graduates who will apply their knowledge and skills in computer systems and design to achieve success in their careers in industry, research, government service or graduate study. It is expected that in the first five years after graduation our graduates will demonstrate their adaptability to new technologies as they achieve success and proficiency in their profession, be recognized as leaders, and contribute to the well-being of society.

Student Learning Outcomes

Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the computer engineering program. The Computer Engineering student outcomes have a one to one correspondence with ABET Criterion on Student Outcomes. The computer engineering student outcomes are listed below.

  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 Numbers

Enrollment and graduation numbers for the current academic year can be found at https://www.statler.wvu.edu/academics/accreditation-and-assessment.