Accreditation
Program Educational Objectives
The faculty of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, working in conjunction with students, alumni, and their advisory council, has established three Program Educational Objectives (PEOs). These PEOs are common to all degrees offered within the school and can also be found in our university catalog.
Within a few years after graduation, we expect our graduates to attain:
- Success in a profession related to their field of study and/or in graduate-level education.
- A dedication to continue to develop professionally and remain current in their field.
- A demonstrated commitment to make sound professional and ethical decisions based upon biblical truths as they serve Christ in their local community and around the world.
Engineering Student Outcomes
The following are the student outcomes for each of the engineering programs in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Graduates from these programs will have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Computer Science Student Outcomes
The following are the student outcomes for the computer science program. Graduates from this program will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Cybersecurity Student Outcomes
The following are the student outcomes for the cybersecurity program. Graduates from this program will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.
Advisory Council
The Engineering and Computer Science Advisory Council consists of professionals and business leaders representing a variety of technology-related businesses. Through annual meetings, these experts advise the University and evaluate its programs and plans for building upon Cedarville’s reputation for excellence in undergraduate engineering and computer science education.
Annual Student Enrollment and Graduation Data
Table 1. Enrollment data for programs in School of Engineering and Computer Science
| Year | CE | CS | CpE | CY | EE | ME | Pre–Engr | Pre-CS/CY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 76 | 62 | 57 | 231 | 26 | |||
| 2017–18 | 86* | 61 | 58 | 229 | 35 | |||
| 2018–19 | 28 | 91* | 62 | 51 | 243 | 22 | ||
| 2019–20 | 43 | 108* | 59 | 55 | 238 | 21 | ||
| 2020–21 | 64 | 123* | 59 | 13 | 49 | 222 | 33 | |
| 2021–22 | 75 | 114* | 57 | 24 | 45 | 212 | 22 | 17 |
| 2022–23 | 82 | 158 | 52 | 48 | 59 | 223 | 24 | 10 |
| 2023–24 | 106 | 147 | 48 | 95 | 65 | 237 | 30 | 7 |
Table 2. Graduation data for programs in School of Engineering and Computer Science
| Year | CE | CS | CpE | CY | EE | ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 45 | ||
| 2016–17 | 21 | 8 | 11 | 45 | ||
| 2017–18 | 14(8)† | 6 | 9 | 43 | ||
| 2018–19 | 21(12)† | 14 | 12 | 54 | ||
| 2019–20 | 18 (14)† | 11 | 17 | 45 | ||
| 2020–21 | 18 (11)† | 13 | 15 | 47 | ||
| 2021–22 | 18 | 24(20)† | 12 | 4 | 53 | |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 32(25)† | 12 | 11 | 48 | |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 40‡ | 13 | 17‡ | 16 | 45 |
* includes those with a Cyber specialization
† first number is total; number in parentheses denotes how many of the total had a Cyber Specialization
‡ 14 students had a double major in Computer Science and Cyber Operations.