Computer Science, BS Online Degree Completion

The CS Online Degree Completion program from California State University, Monterey Bay offers a unique blend of computer science theory and hands-on information technology practice, with a concentration in software engineering. This combination prepares you to participate in the fast-paced information economy in jobs such as Web Developer, Software Engineer, or Technology Project Manager.

Information regarding admission requirements and special tuition and fee structure for this program can be found on the School of Computing and Design website.

Required Coursework

Prerequisites and graduation requirements for major

The following prerequisites and graduation requirements are courses that are not part of the standard CS Online Course Sequence offered at CSUMB and may need to be taken at a local community college or university:

Complete the following course with a grade of C- or above in order to fulfill pre-requisites:
MATH 170 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 4
Complete both of the following courses:
CST 237 - Intro to Computer Architecture Units: 4
MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
Complete one of the following courses:
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 270 - Mathematics for Computing Units: 4
A linear algebra or an advanced statistics course
The following courses are required for CS majors who have been accepted into the CS Online Degree Completion program.
CS Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and must earn a grade of C- or above in any course that serves a pre-requisite for a more advanced course.
Complete all of the following courses with a grade of C- or above in order to fulfill pre-requisites for more advanced courses:
CST 300 - Major ProSeminar Units: 4
CST 338 - Software Design Units: 4
Complete all of the following courses:
CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
CST 334 - Operating Systems Units: 4
CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4
CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems Units: 4
CST 370 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms Units: 4
CST 438 - Software Engineering Units: 4
CST 462S - Race, Gender, Class in the Digital World Units: 3
CST 489 - Capstone Project Planning Units: 1
CST 499 - Computer Science Capstone Units: 4
Complete one of the following courses:
CST 383 - Introduction to Data Science Units: 4
CST 325 - Graphics Programming Units: 4

University Requirements

General Education and University Requirements

The State of California requires completion of a 48 unit General Education Breadth program, including 9 credits of upper division GE in areas B, C, and D in order to meet graduation requirements. CSUMB also requires completion of campus-specific Undergraduate Requirements .

CST 462S - Race, Gender, Class in the Digital World (3 units) satisfies upper division GE area D
Students select and complete a course to satisfy upper division GE area B
Students select and complete a course to satisfy upper division GE area C
Students select and complete a course to satisfy the CSU American Institutions requirement
Students select and complete a course to satisfy the University’s World Culture & Language requirement

Electives

Students may need to complete additional electives to fulfill the 120 units required for graduation.

More Information

For more information on the program, please visit csumb.edu/csonline, complete an inquiry form, or contact the academic advisor at csonline@csumb.edu