Franklin University

Computer Science


Institution: Franklin University
Program: Computer Science
Degree or Certificate: BS-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Department: College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
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Program specializations:

Not Applicable
Program mission statement:

To prepare students for careers in industry and business or admission to graduate school.  Students are provided with a sound theoretical and practical background coupled with the skills to understand, develop, and use theories.  The specific goal of the program is to graduate highly-trained computer professionals who have firm foundations in software systems development and software engineering.
Professional accreditation: Not Applicable
Program learning outcomes:
What Will I Learn?:
  • Graduates will be prepared to compete successfully in securing employment or progressing in their chosen fields.
  • Graduates will be able to develop and implement effective software solutions to real world problems.
  • Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the development and maintenance of large-scale software applications within an organizational structure.
  • Graduates will be able to communicate appropriately for technical and expert audiences.
  • Graduates will apply mathematical models and methods in problem solving.
Evidence of Student Learning - Internal: How will the program measure what I have learned?:

Assignments from courses are collected and reviewed by external evaluators to determine the level of competency for each outcome.

The COMP assessment results showed that the range of percentages meeting outcomes were between 46% and 90% in 2005-6 (n=41). The COMP practicum sequence was informally assessed in 2008, with positive results. Formal assessment is being conducted in 2010 and results will be available in May 2010.
Results of External Exams/Assessments: What third-party assessments will measure what I have learned?:

Not Applicable


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