糖心vlog’s bachelor’s degree program in Computer Sciences/Languages and Systems has earned full reaccreditation from ABET, the world’s leading accreditation body for programs in applied and natural science, engineering, and engineering technology.
IUP’s program is part of IUP’s Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department in the John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Students completing the program also earn a minor in mathematics.
“This recognition lets both prospective students and future employers know that our program trains students with skills that are prioritized by the industry,” Professor Timothy Flowers, chair of the IUP Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, said.
“Renewing our accreditation involved ongoing assessment over many years, along with numerous reports and a site visit, and was achieved through hard work by several of my colleagues. I would like to especially thank Dr. Terrence Fries and Dr. Francisco Alarcón for their time and leadership throughout this process,” he said.
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public, ABET officials said.
“This significant accomplishment reflects the high quality of the curriculum, faculty instruction, and student outcomes in this program,” Kopchick College Dean Steve Hovan said.
In addition to a rigorous schedule of classes, students in the program are responsible for applying what they learn through a team project or six- to eight-month paid internship in a relevant field.
Students have gone on to careers with the Air Force Research Lab, Amazon, Apple, Comcast, Department of Defense, Google, the National Security Agency, Naval Supply System Command, Netflix, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and PNC Bank.
The department also offers a number of opportunities for students to publish in professional journals and conference proceedings, one-on-one research and with faculty, and the IUP Programming Team, and to participate in Pennsylvania Computer and Information Science Educators activities like conferences, programming contests, and security competitions, including a “capture the flag” event with topics spanning stack overflow, heap overflow, and kernel overflow.
Since its founding in 1875, IUP has evolved from a teacher-training institution into a doctoral research university recognized for its commitment to student success and achievement. As IUP celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2025, the university honors a legacy of educational excellence while looking toward a future of innovation, leadership in healthcare education, and public service.