Computer Science, Ph.D. Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Establish proficiency in developing research level computer models and tools..
Evaluate fundamental and recent scientific work in a major field of specialization as well as other advanced topics.
Create scientific knowledge that advances their field of specialization.
Disseminate their scientific knowledge to the scientific community (e.g. through presentations and manuscripts) as well as lay-audiences.
Analyze scholarly work in computer science and provide critical feedback to revise it, within both intra- and inter-professional teams.

Post-Degree Feedback: Employers (1-5)
Post-Degree Feedback: Students (1-5)
Presentation or Publication of Scholarly Work (1-5)
Master’s Thesis Defense (1-5)
Dissertation Proposal Defense (1-5)
Dissertation Defense (1-5)
Student Success in Program (1-3)

AAE updated October 2022

Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation
Swen Parson 316
aae@niu.edu