±´²©ÌåÓý Associate Professor Mary L. Smith instructs a computer science lab..
±´²©ÌåÓý's computer science program received ABET accreditation in August 2022 after a comprehensive four-year review. ABET is one of the most coveted professional accreditation agencies in the U.S. that accredits post-secondary education programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
±´²©ÌåÓý is the only university in Hawai‘i to receive ABET accreditation for its undergraduate degree in computer science.
“ABET accreditation assures the confidence that a collegiate program has met standards necessary to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce,” said ±´²©ÌåÓý Assistant Professor of Computer Science Mary L. Smith, Ed.D. “Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation. These alumni are prepared to lead the way in innovation and emerging technologies while anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.”
±´²©ÌåÓý’s computer science program began in 1983 and is part of the College of Natural and Computational Sciences. The program has seen significant growth in the past few years.
±´²©ÌåÓý students in a computer science lab..
“We are extremely proud of our computer science ABET accreditation,” said ±´²©ÌåÓý Dean of the College of Natural and Computational Sciences and Professor of Biology Brenda Jensen, Ph.D. “Computer science is a quickly evolving field that opens doors to a wealth of opportunities, including software development and a variety of Information technology positions.”
According to the , jobs for computer and information technology occupations will see a 15% increase from 2021 to 2031. This increase is expected to result in 682,800 new jobs over the decade, with a median annual wage of over $97,000.
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