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Incomplete History of MSEs in the US

Incomplete History of MSEs in the US. Mark Ardis Rose-Hulman Institute August 6, 2005. Outline. Early Beginnings First Generation Programs Second Generation Programs Current Trends. 1968?. Early Beginnings. 1968: NATO Conference 1976: Freeman, Wasserman & Fairley (2nd ICSE)

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Incomplete History of MSEs in the US

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  1. Incomplete History of MSEs in the US Mark ArdisRose-Hulman InstituteAugust 6, 2005

  2. Outline • Early Beginnings • First Generation Programs • Second Generation Programs • Current Trends Ardis -- MSE History

  3. 1968? Ardis -- MSE History

  4. Early Beginnings 1968: NATO Conference 1976: Freeman, Wasserman & Fairley (2nd ICSE) 1978: IEEE CS Subcommittee on Model Curricula for Software Engineering Bruce Barnes, Dick Fairley (chair), Peter Freeman, Leon Stucki, Tony Wasserman Ardis -- MSE History

  5. First Generation Programs 1978: Seattle University 1978: Texas Christian University 1979: Wang Institute of Graduate Studies 1985: University of Saint Thomas 1985: National University 1986: Monmouth University 1987: Andrews University 1987: Rochester Institute of Technology Ardis -- MSE History

  6. MSE ~500 graduates Part-time Curriculum developed by Leon Stucki and Lawrence Peters Seattle University (1978) Ardis -- MSE History

  7. MSE MS Soft. Des. & Dev. (1980 - 1992) ~100 graduates Part-time Curriculum developedby A.A.J. Hoffman, influenced by Freemanand Wasserman Texas Christian (1978 - 2000) Ardis -- MSE History

  8. MSE 128 graduates Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 3-5 years Curriculum based onwork by Dick Fairley and advisory committee Wang Institute (1979-1987) Ardis -- MSE History

  9. Inventor of core memory Needed to endow a non-profit institution with his stock WIGS Founded by An Wang Ardis -- MSE History

  10. WIGS Advisory Committee Ardis -- MSE History

  11. WIGS Technology Transfer • Summer Institute • short courses on CS topics • helped recruit students • Distinguished Lecture Series • Corporate Associates Program • Distinguished Scholars Ardis -- MSE History

  12. WIGS Students • Corporate Support • AT&T • Digital Equipment Corporation • Hewlett Packard • Entrance "Interview" • Assessed prerequisite knowledge Ardis -- MSE History

  13. MS Soft. Des. & Dev. MS in SE MSS (Soft. Sys.) ~2000 graduates Part-time Curriculum developed by Bernie Folz and industrial affiliates University of St. Thomas (1985) Ardis -- MSE History

  14. MSSE ~2000 graduates Part-time Several campuses inCalifornia Curriculum developedby faculty/industrycommittee, studiedprograms at Seattle, Wang Institute National University (1985) Ardis -- MSE History

  15. MSSE 610 graduates Part-time Curriculum developedby a faculty/industrycommittee, influencedby programs at TexasChristian and Wang Institute, and by SEI model curriculum Monmouth University (1986) Ardis -- MSE History

  16. MSSE ? graduates Part-time Curriculuminfluenced byWang Institute Andrews University (1987) Ardis -- MSE History

  17. MS Soft. Dev.&Mgmt. 480 graduates Part-time Rochester Institute (1987) Ardis -- MSE History

  18. 1600s? Ardis -- MSE History

  19. First successful ironworks in the Colonies Closed in 1653 Technology was spread by craftsmen to other ironworks Saugus Ironworks (1641 - 1653) Ardis -- MSE History

  20. Second Generation Programs 1988: Boston University 1989: George Mason University 1989: Carnegie Mellon University Ardis -- MSE History

  21. MS Sys. Engin. 324 graduates Part-time TV Studio Curriculum developed by John Brackett Boston University (1988) Ardis -- MSE History

  22. MS Soft. Sys. Engin. 501 graduates Part-time Curriculum developed by Dick Fairley, Hassan Gomaa, and Bo Sanden George Mason University (1989) Ardis -- MSE History

  23. MSE 266 graduates Full-time: 12-16months Part-time: 3-5 years Curriculum developed by joint SCS/SEI committee led by Jim Tomayko Carnegie Mellon (1989) Ardis -- MSE History

  24. Videotaped early CMU MSE courses Distributed for use in tutored video format FAU used them to deliver courses at 6 corporate locations Video Dissemination Project Ardis -- MSE History

  25. SE Education Conferences • Started by the SEI Education Program • Now sponsored by IEEE CS, ACM SIGSOFT and ACM SIGCSE • Disseminated Curriculum Modules,MSE Curriculum • Established a community of software engineering educators Ardis -- MSE History

  26. Modeled on architectural studio Encourages reflection and mentoring Widely copied in other MSE programs CMU MSE Studio Ardis -- MSE History

  27. Auburn University California State University, Fullerton California State University, Sacramento Carroll College DePaul University Drexel University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Fairfield University Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology International Technological University Kansas State University Mercer University National Technological University Naval Postgraduate School North Dakota State University Oakland University Oregon University System Penn State University-Great Valley San Jose State University Santa Clara University Southern Methodist University Southern Polytechnic State University St. Mary's University at San Antonio Texas State University, San Marcos Texas Tech University University of Alabama-Huntsville University of Alaska at Fairbanks University of Colorado-Colorado Springs University of Houston-Clear Lake University of Maryland, University College University of Michigan-Dearborn University of Minnesota University of Pittsburgh University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of Texas-Arlington University of West Florida University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse West Virginia University Later Generation Programs Ardis -- MSE History

  28. Growth in MSE Programs 51 21 15 2 2005 1978 1990 1996 Ardis -- MSE History

  29. 664 506 320 167 29 1992 2002 1997 1987 1982 Estimated Graduation Rates (21/51 programs) Ardis -- MSE History

  30. Current Trends • Most MSE programs are part-time • Many programs are experimenting with distance education • Core courses are now being offered in undergraduate programs • Software Engineering 2004 guidelines standardizing curricula Ardis -- MSE History

  31. Questions? Ardis -- MSE History

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