Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Online Degree Information

	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
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Degree Title:	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
College:	University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
Description:	UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is designed for students who have a good background in mathematics and an interest in the theory, practice, art, and science of computer programming. This major provides graduates with an educational foundation appropriate for careers in computer software or computer system design, including careers as software engineers, application software designers, system programmers, and system engineers. Students who graduate with a major in Computer Science will be able to: analyze the effects of computerization on the global workplace; develop and present computer software and system designs effectively, both orally and in writing; design and develop computer software using appropriate programming languages; utilize effective computer organization and system architecture to enhance performance; design and use efficient algorithms and data structures in writing computer programs; apply the mathematical foundations of computer science in analyses of models of computation; and use information resources to assist with projects or research. This degree requires 120 credits of coursework to complete.

Accreditation:	Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely online. (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited high school or have completed the General Educational Development (GED) exams with a total score of at least 2250 and no individual score less than 410.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

Address:
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment. Contact an enrollment specialist for start dates.

Average Cost per Credit:
In State:
- Undergraduate $230
- Graduate $428.
Out-of-State:
- Undergraduate $499
- Graduate $659.
All MBA: $694.
All Doctor of Management: $1,087.
Tuition rates are per semester hour. Monthly payment plan available.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit from a four-year regionally accredited college or university. UMUC may also accept transfer credits from military and other non-traditional sources.

Delivery Format: (?)
Many programs can be completed entirely online so you can attend class when it is convenient for you from anywhere in the world. Daytime, evening, and weekend classes are available at several locations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Netscape Navigator Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), connection to the Internet, and an e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
Contact an enrollment specialist for details on admission.

On-Campus Requirement:
Complete most programs entirely online or attend convenient daytime, evening, or weekend classes throughout the D.C. metro area.

Scholarships Offered:
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact an enrollment specialist for details.

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UMUC FAFSA Code: 011644.

Registration Details:
Continuous enrollment. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information.