WSU Tri-Cities computer science program is ABET accredited — the most prestigious accreditation awarded to a civil engineering program. Accreditation assures that a program has met quality standards set by the profession. To employers, graduate schools, and licensure, certification, and registration boards, graduation from an accredited program signifies adequate preparation for entry into the profession.
To rank in the top 50 programs nationally by providing an experience-enhanced education and conducting groundbreaking interdisciplinary research in computing.
Educate graduates for professional leadership, civic influence, and lifelong learning.
Provide an education based on a theoretical, experimental, and ethical foundation and enhanced by opportunities for participation in research, internships, international studies, interdisciplinary programs, or programs in entrepreneurship.
Conduct research and develop technology to address present and future societal problems.
Advance the state-of-the-art in areas incorporating technical disciplines from computing.
Collaborate with researchers from other disciplines to address societal grand challenge problems.
Serve the community and the profession by participating in activities designed to improve and preserve the body of knowledge in computing.
Participate in service that advances computer science education.
Transfer research results to communities, the nation, and the world to increase economic equity, quality of life, and ecological sustainability.
Undergraduate Enrollment & Graduation Data
Academic Year
Status
Degree
Enrollment Year
Total by Degree
Total Undergrad
Total Graduate
Degrees Awarded
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Associates
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorates
2013-14
FT
BSCS
2
3
8
17
30
39
5
9*
1*
BACS
1
4
4
9
1*
PT
BSCS
1
2
2
5
10
10
BACS
1
3
1
5
2012-13
FT
BSCS
3
5
11
14
33
35
1
10
2
1
BACS
1
1
2
PT
BSCS
2
3
3
8
13
9
BACS
1
2
3
5
2011-12
FT
BSCS
7
6
1
3
17
3
2
1
BACS
PT
BSCS
1**
2
3
12
BACS
2010-11
FT
BSCS
3**
6**
6
15
2
7
BACS
5
PT
BSCS
5
3
BACS
5
2009-10
FT
BSCS
3**
6**
1
5
15
3
4
2
2
BACS
PT
BSCS
3
3
10
BSCS
Computer Science Program Enrollment and Degree Data
FT–full time
PT–part time
*Estimate. Official numbers will be available in October 2014.
**BSCS/BACS lower division enrollment not maintained distinctly for these academic years.
Constituencies
Coming soon!
Program Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
BSCS/BACS Program Educational Objectives
As can be demonstrated in the years following graduation:
Our graduates have professional careers in industry or academia or are engaged in advanced studies.
Our graduates keep abreast and adapt to changes in technology as well as the needs of a globalized society.
Our graduates are successful team members or team leaders who conduct themselves with integrity and act ethically.
BSCS Student Outcomes
The ability to develop a software system according to the principles of software engineering
The ability to function as part of a team
The ability to program in modern programming languages,
The ability to communicate effectively
An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities
The ability to model, design, and analyze algorithms
BACS Student Outcomes
The ability to develop a software system according to the principles of software engineering
The ability to function as part of a team
The ability to program in modern programming languages
The ability to communicate effectively
An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities
CS Courses and Syllabi
The current Computer Science courses and syllabi are available here.
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