The Weber State University Computer Science B.S. program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.

"We accredit college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology at the associate, bachelor and master degree levels. With ABET accreditation, students, employers and the society we serve can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce." - ABET

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SAN FRANCISCO (March 13, 2017) – Weber State University has been recognized as one of the best colleges offering online learning in the nation by The Community for Accredited Online Schools (AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org). As a leading resource for campus and online learning, the site released its annual ranking for the 2017 school year, honoring Weber State University 6 times for their excellence in online learning.

“We wanted to highlight schools like Weber State University, who are providing exceptional education programs online,” said Doug Jones, CEO and Founder of the Community for Accredited Online Schools. “These colleges offer an outstanding educational experience, upholding rigorous accreditation standards and show an overall commitment to maximizing student success.”

To qualify, schools must hold public or private not-for-profit status in addition to institutional accreditation. Top schools are determined by a scoring system that uses value-based methodology, analyzing several qualitative and quantitative data points.

For the top rankings of Weber State University’s for 2017 and further details on the methodology used to rank each school, visit the following pages:

Best Computer Science Degrees – The Community for Accredited Online School

For students who live closer to the Layton area, and for students who need evening courses, the Computer Sience department offers courses at WSU Davis. Students at Davis have completed their CS associate's degree and bachelor's degree without needing to attend classrooms at the main Ogden campus. CS courses at WSU Davis are typically offered 5:30-7:20 PM and 7:30-9:20 PM, either on Monday and Wednesday, or on Tuesday and Thursday.

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WSU in Layton

CS students at WSU Davis are more nontraditional, with a wider range of ages and backgrounds. Many students have full time jobs in the day, and professors understand the needs of balancing a personal life with your education.

For more information about the Computer Science program at WSU Davis contact Brad Peterson 801-395-3465 or email him at bradleypeterson@weber.edu.

More information about the WSU Davis campus

ACM @ WSU

ACM is widely recognized as the premier membership organization for computing professionals, delivering resources that advance computing as a science and a profession; enable professional development; and promote policies and research that benefit society. ACM hosts the computing industry's leading Digital Library and Guide to Computing Literature, and serves its global members and the computing profession with journals and magazines, conferences, workshops, electronic forums, and Online Books and Courses.

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IEEE @ WSU

IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions.

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NUNUG

Northern Utah .NET Users Group

"We are a group of software professionals who want to keep current on new technology and expand our knowledge to other technologies. We meet once monthly on the First Thursday of the month.

We provide meeting attendees with food and giveaways. Men, women and children of all ages are welcome. Bring all your friends and coworkers."

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OALUG

Ogden Area Linux Users Group

"We are a group of students, professionals, and hobbyists who share a passion for Linux, and free and open source software. The group serves Weber, Davis, and Morgan counties. We welcome absolutely anyone who is interested in learning, teaching, and helping the local community."

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SWE @ WSU

Society of Women Engineers

For more than six decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. Our organization is centered around a passion for our members' success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today's exciting engineering and technology specialties.

We invite you to explore the values, principles, and priorities that guide our initiatives and learn how together, WE can continue to make a lasting impact on the future.

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Computer Science Online

"ComputerScienceOnline.org is an in-depth website for potential and current students considering a career with computers, software engineering, and more. Our staff is passionate about technology and dedicated to helping others find the information they need to make decisions about their future in the fast moving and rapidly growing tech industry.

Our search tools for relevant school programs, salary data, and our articles and guides are researched carefully. We use expert sources to bring you accurate, current information about computer science degrees and careers. Our sources include individuals in upcoming tech firms, professors from top colleges and universities, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National Center for Education Statistics, and more."

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Codess

Codess is a community for female coders initiated by Microsoft. Codess was established to explore ways to promote gender diversity in the engineering field.

Engineering has historically been a male dominated industry and it is part of our mission to help change the future of this profession.

Codess aims to inspire female coders and help them achieve their professional goals. Through networking events, mentoring and sharing advice and experiences, we hope to offer a forum to women unlike any other.

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Department Vision Statement

To be an outstanding undergraduate program in applied Computer Science. Specifically, to be recognized by employers as the best program to educate and train graduates who are quickly productive and who design and develop software and computer systems of the highest quality.

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Department Mission Statement

To provide students with the best education that prepares them to engineer, design, develop, support, and maintain technical software applications and integrated computer-based systems. To instill in them a solid understanding of the principles of Computer Science and the related skills that enable them to be productive in developing software and networked computer systems of superior quality and robustness. To provide a broad foundation that will allow them to continue to learn and progress in their careers and education.

• Software Engineering -- To give students a clear understanding of computer programming paradigms and languages, a solid foundation in the principles of developing robust, maintainable, efficient software, and the skills to effectively apply that understanding in the various roles of medium to large software projects.
• Customized Option -- To give students a mechanism for integrating knowledge and experience in other domains with skills in applying the computer in that domain. This option will allow students to customize a program of study in Computer Science courses in support of applications (software or systems) in their specialty areas. Such domains can include technical areas from science and engineering as well as arts and humanities, education, and other professions. This option will require a senior project.

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Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program's constituencies.

As graduates of the Weber State University Dept. of Computer Science gain career experience, they:

1. Will be making positive contributions to industry, technology, and/or education.
2. Will be demonstrating and exemplifying professional and ethical practices in all aspects of their career.
3. Will be practicing and exemplifying effective and collegial collaboration in all team activities.
4. Will be continuously engaged in effective self-directed learning that supports the acquisition of new skills demanded by their careers and the understanding of new concepts necessary for continued contributions to the computing field.

The Program Educational Objectives define the ultimate goal of an effective learning experience. Outcome 1 implies that graduates have acquired the broad range of computing skills and have developed the positive and professional attitudes and motives necessary for a productive computing career. Outcome 2 suggests that graduates understand their obligation to society and that they strive to better it as they advance their individual careers. Outcome 3 acknowledges that most contemporary computing tasks require a group effort and that graduates' individual actions magnify that group effort. Outcome 4 recognizes that computing knowledge evolves rapidly and that graduates respond by developing the skills and the attitudes needed to stay abreast of the advancing knowledge.

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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 program.

By the time of graduation, students will attain and demonstrate:

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
(b) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
(c) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
(e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
(f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
(h) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
(i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
(j) An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the trade-offs involved in design choices.
(k) An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

Program Educational Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes differ in two key respects. The first distinguishing characteristic is time: objectives are fully attained after graduation while outcomes are achieved by the time of graduation. Objectives and outcomes are further distinguished by the degree of abstraction versus concreteness: objectives are abstract, high-level behaviors while outcomes are lower-level, more concrete skills. The nine learning outcomes were developed in cooperation with the WSU CS Industry Advisory Committee, which consists of representatives of local computing industries that hire numerous WSU CS graduates. The members of the CS faculty believe that the department's curriculum will support students’ efforts to attain these outcomes.

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