CS is a ULM Top 10 undergraduate major
Published Feb. 2, 2021
The Computer Science program at the University of Louisiana Monroe completed a rigorous
accreditation process through the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology,
Inc. (ABET) and received accreditation through the year 2026.
PHOTO: Jose Cordova, Ph.D., ULM Associate Professor of Computer Science, works with a student
in the computer lab. ULM’s Computer Science program has been accredited through 2026.
Siddharth Gaulee/ULM Photo Services
The accrediting body found no deficiencies, weaknesses, or concerns throughout the
process, which is a significant accomplishment, according to Jose Cordova, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Computer Science.
The Computer Science program in the ULM College of Business and Social Sciences was
established in 1984 and was first accredited in 1986.
“ABET accreditation is an important recognition of the overall quality of the program
and its compliance with various professional standards, including faculty credentials,
curriculum, equipment, and continuous improvement processes,” stated Cordova.
Computer Science at Top 10 major at ULM
There are 136 students enrolled in the Computer Science program at ULM for the spring
2021 semester. The program is in the Top 10 majors that ULM undergraduate students
pursue.
The top employers of ULM computer science graduates are Lumen, IBM, Vantage Health
Plan, and Praeses.
“In the last few years, Computer Science at ULM has experienced a significant growth
in enrollment as students realize the enormous potential and variety of careers available
to Computer Science graduates. The demand for software application developers and
related positions continues to grow at a time when technology becomes more and more
important in everyone's lives,” Cordova said.
About the accrediting process
Serving on the accreditation committee were Cordova and other members of the Computer
Science faculty.
The accrediting process starts with the preparation of a self-study report that provides
evidence of compliance with various accreditation standards.
A few months after the report is submitted, a team of ABET program evaluators visited
ULM’s campus and met with faculty, students, administrators, industry partners, and
staff members.
After the visit, the ABET team submitted an initial report. The final accreditation
decision was made by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET at its annual
meeting.
“The ABET accreditation serves as an important ‘seal of approval’ that current, prospective,
and former students can take into consideration when evaluating the quality of our
program. This achievement is a validation of the hard work and dedication that Computer
Science faculty and students demonstrate every day,” stated Cordova.
