Online Computer Science Degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - General
Computer science is the basis of understanding the design and use of computers, whether it’s a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Work to develop that understanding with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from CTU. In this program, you could study how to build computer software solutions through programming with algorithmic techniques while exploring a broad range of theoretical and practical knowledge, methods, processes, and skills. The focus of the degree is the science and theories behind the codes that help make systems run more smoothly.
The BSCS General Track:
- Allows you to choose your electives to tailor your courses to your interests
- Has CTU Fast Track™ exams available - a series of mini modules designed to test your knowledge of key course objectives, offering the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know
- Is ranked among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth year in a row*
At CTU, students come first. Our flexible online course schedules are designed to help you to build a class schedule around your schedule. And with grants and scholarships available for those who qualify, a degree from CTU can be both achievable and affordable. Learn more below or fill out the form to speak with an admissions advisor.
* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 best online programs.

Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
CLASSES START
- February 16, 2021
- March 30, 2021
- May 11, 2021
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PROGRAM AVAILABILITY
- Online
- Colorado Springs
- Denver South
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Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours COMS105 Interpersonal Communication 4.5 or COMS203 Speech Communications 4.5 ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5 ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5 HIST101 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century 4.5 MATH111 College Algebra for Technical Programs 4.5 PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5 PSYC102 Introductory Psychology 4.5 SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5 SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5 SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5 SOCL202 Social Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Class 4.5 UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 51 Courses: Core
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CE242 Computer Architecture 4 CS101 Problem Solving in Computer Science 4 CS118 Principles of Programming Languages 4 CS119 Introduction of Programming 4 CS219 Python Programming 4 CS221 SQL Programming 4 CS226 Java Programming 4 CS228 C++ Programming 4 CS233 Fundamentals of Data Structures 4 CS253 Introduction to Database Systems 4 CS267 Computer Algorithms 4 CS311 Mobile Programming 4 CS337 Introduction to Parallel Computing 4 CS341 Principles of Operating Systems 4 CS349 Software Engineering 4 CS356 Foundations of Big Data Analytics 4 CS491 Computer Science Team Project I 4 CS492 Computer Science Team Project II 4 CSS150 Introduction to Computer Security 4 IT204 Fundamentals of Networking 4 MATH211 Applications of Discrete Mathematics for Computer Systems and IT 4 MATH311 Data Driven Statistics for Computer Systems and IT 4 Total Credit Hours: 88 Courses- Concentration
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours Select 44 Credits from the list of courses as shown below 44 Total Credit Hours: 44 Courses- Elective Choices
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CS227 Linux Programming 4 CS349 Software Engineering 4 CS361 Principles of User Interface Design 4 CS367 Streaming Data Analytics 4 CS368 Fundamentals of Software Requirements 4 CS374 Fundamentals of Software Design 4 CS378 NoSQL Databases 4 CS379 Machine Learning 4 CS468 Software Service Construction 4 CS469 Software Quality Assurance 4 CS473 Data Mining 4 CS479 Data Visualization 4 CSS200 Principles of Network Security 4 CSS250 Security Risk Management 4 CSS280 Ethical Hacking 4 CSS321 Software Assurance 4 EM200 Introduction to Website Development 4 EM218 Web Development II 4 EM228 Scripting for the Web 4 EM270 Emerging Media and Technology 4 IT304 Computer Networks and Communications 4 Total Credit Hours: 183
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Accreditations and Alignments
Outcomes for this program align with the educational standards of ABET.
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