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ABET Accreditation and Student Outcomes

Accreditation

BS in Civil Engineering

The BS in civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

BS in Computer Engineering

The BS in computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

BS in Electrical Engineering

The BS in electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

BS in Mechanical Engineering

The BS in mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

BS in Computer Science

The BS in computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

BS in Cyber Operations

The BS in cyber operations program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Cybersecurity and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The faculty of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, working in conjunction with students, alumni, and their advisory council, has established three Program Educational Objectives (PEOs). These PEOs are common to all degrees offered within the school and can also be found in our university catalog.

Within a few years after graduation, we expect our graduates to attain:

  1. Success in a profession related to their field of study and/or in graduate-level education.
  2. A dedication to continue to develop professionally and remain current in their field.
  3. A demonstrated commitment to make sound professional and ethical decisions based upon biblical truths as they serve Christ in their local community and around the world.

Engineering Student Outcomes

The following are the student outcomes for each of the engineering programs in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Graduates from these programs will have:

  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

Computer Science Student Outcomes

The following are the student outcomes for the computer science program.  Graduates from this program will have an ability to:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and 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. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Cybersecurity Student Outcomes

The following are the student outcomes for the cybersecurity program.  Graduates from this program will have an ability to:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and 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. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Advisory Council

The Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council consists of professionals and business leaders representing a variety of technology-related businesses. Through annual meetings, these experts advise the University and evaluate its programs and plans for building upon Cedarville’s reputation for excellence in undergraduate engineering and computer science education.

Annual Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

Table 1. Enrollment data for programs in School of Engineering and Computer Science

Year CECSCpECYEEMEPre–Engr Pre-CS/CY
2016–17 7662 5723126 
2017–18
 86*
61
 58
229
35 
2018–19
2891*
62
 51243
22 
2019–20
43108*
59
 55
238
21 
2020–2164123*59134922233 
2021–2275114*5724452122217
2022–23821585248592232410

Table 2. Graduation data for programs in School of Engineering and Computer Science

YearCECSCpEEEME
2015–16
 9
13
1145
2016–17
 218
11
45
2017–18
 14(8)†6943
2018–19 21(12)†141254
2019–20 18 (14)†111745
2020–21 18 (11)†131547
2021–221824(20)†12453
2022-231332(25)121148

* includes those with a Cyber specialization

† first number is total; number in parentheses denotes how many of the total had a Cyber Specialization