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Computer Science Accredited by CAC of ABET
[October 18, 2014]

Computer Science Accredited by CAC of ABET


(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 17 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: The Charleston Southern University computer and information sciences department is pleased to announce that the bachelor of science in computer science degree program has recently been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.



This makes Charleston Southern the only private university in South Carolina with an accredited computer science degree and one of only nine accredited programs in the state.

"This accreditation confirms the excellence of CSU's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program and assures that our graduates will remain highly competitive in the job market," said Dr. Jeryl Johnson, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics.


Chris Knox, COIN Industry Advisory Board Chairman and ScrumMaster at Life Cycle Engineering, said, "Congratulations to Charleston Southern University on achieving ABET accreditation of the BS computer science degree through the Computing Accreditation Commission. Computer science talent is foundational to the growth and lasting success of Charleston's Silicon Harbor. This accreditation confirms CSU as a vital contributor to the Lowcountry's technology growth." Computer Science professor Dr. Valerie Sessions said an advantage of the Charleston Southern bachelor's in computer science program is the small class sizes combined with a lab component for all computer science classes.

"The lab component gives students a lot of time programming and a lot of time with classmates and professors." This adds to student success in the rigorous program and makes CSU students highly employable. Sessions said computer science students are creative, detail-oriented individuals.

"The students get excited about taking an idea from the start all the way to the finish," she said. This creativity is expressed through programming, mobile apps creation, web design and networking. Most companies in today's market need tech savvy employees, making computer science graduates highly sought after.

ABET is the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.

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