Earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) From a 100% Online University

Your courses at Trident will be relevant and inspiring. As a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) student, you will take a variety of classes, including Networking and Data Communications; Human Computer Interaction; and Information Security and Technology.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)  requires 120 credits for degree completion. You will take 56 semester credits of program core coursework and 12 concentration credits. You’re also required to meet Trident’s general education requirements as specified in our course catalog. BSCS students will need to complete specific courses (or their equivalent) for some general education competency areas.

Choose from the following concentrations. See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all concentration course offerings.

• Cybersecurity
  This concentration emphasizes advanced technologies to secure information infrastructures and protect information from cyber attacks. Coursework covers areas such as ethical hacking, network security, cryptography, and digital forensics.

Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

If you have fewer than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:

• A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all high school coursework
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you have more than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:

• A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

• Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts of all prior academic work without exception.
• Prior academic work will be articulated during the admission process.
• All courses, whether applied to a program or general elective in transfer will be posted to the student’s permanent record.
• Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
• At the undergraduate level, students may transfer in credit no matter the date of completion. In cases where the content of a course is deemed outdated or no longer relevant / equivalent by the College of Business Administration, credits for that course will transfer as general elective credits only.
• Students may formally appeal transfer decision to the Provost or designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing within five (5) business days and must be accompanied by supporting documents or evidence.

Pursuant to California State Law, Trident University publishes and provides to students residing in California, Performance Fact Sheets to help students make informed decisions regarding their program of interest. The fact sheet for each degree program is filed with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Regardless of any information students may have relating to completion rates, placement rates, starting salaries, or license exam passage rates, fact sheets contain the information as calculated pursuant to state law. Any questions a student may have regarding this fact sheet that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 | www.bppe.ca.gov | P:888.370.7589 or 916.431.6959 | F:916.263.1897

Tuition cost for the bachelors program:

*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 30 credits per year for 4 years.

University Fees:

• Books and Supplies: $0
• Bounced Check Fee: $30
• Course Materials: $0
• Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
• Doctoral Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
• Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
• Graduation Fee: $150
• Lab Fee: $25-69 (for students enrolled in courses with a lab portion)
• Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
• Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
• Payment Plan Set-up: $30 (non-refundable)
• Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
• Technology Fee: $0
• Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident University? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.

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