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ABET Accreditation

Cybersecurity Accreditation

The B.S. in Cybersecurity at UWF is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Cybersecurity. ABET is the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology and is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States.

ABET accreditation is assurance that a program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.

Cybersecurity Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Cybersecurity program at UWF will be known for their accomplishments in the early stage of their careers and they should:

  1. Contribute meaningfully to the protection of data assets and analysis of potential threats to systems and networks either individually or through interdisciplinary teams wi
  2. thin a global and societal context.
  3. Professionally and ethically, engage in technical or managerial cybersecurity activity through relevant ability, communication skills, and knowledge.
  4. Engage in continuing professional growth through post-graduate education, continuing education, or professional activity.
  5. Contribute to the economic development of the Northwest Florida region and the state of Florida.

Cybersecurity Student Learning Outcomes

The faculty has adopted the following Student Learning Outcomes for the Cybersecurity program:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply the principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
  6. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

Approved in 2020

Information Technology Accreditation

The B.S. in Information Technology at UWF is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Technology. ABET is the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology and is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States.

ABET accreditation is assurance that a program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.

Information Technology Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Information Technology program at UWF will be known for their accomplishments in the early stage of their careers and they should:

  1. Develop information technology solutions to important problems either individually or through interdisciplinary teams within a global and societal context.
  2. Professionally and ethically, engage in technical or business activity through information technology abilities, communication skills, and knowledge.
  3. Engage in continuing professional growth through post-graduate education, continuing education, or professional activity

Approved in November 2023

Information Technology Student Learning Outcomes

The faculty has adopted the following Student Learning Outcomes for the Information Technology program:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and
    other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
  6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.