Our program offers an online bachelor of science (scientiae baccalaureus, S.B. or B.S.) in the field of computer science. A concentration in computer science will familiarize students with the various areas of knowledge that make up the field. Students will develop a firm understanding of the fundamental skills and core theories of computer science which power the rapid technological change in the world today. Upon completion, a student with a bachelor of science will be prepared for graduate studies in computer science or studies in other fields that are strongly associated with computer science. Students in the bachelor’s degree program choose to emphasize software engineering or systems security and information assurance.

• Students will be admitted in groups of 20 each fall and spring semester.
• Review of applications for fall will begin on March 15. The admissions office will be notified of the program’s decision by April 1. For spring, application review will begin September 15, with notification to admissions by October 1. If the 20 slots are not filled in the initial review, the review of applications will continue until the class is full.
• Inquiries about the online computer science degree program can be sent to csconline@uis.edu

Program Requirements (36 credit hours)

• CSC 305 Entrance Assessment, 0 hrs (taken first semester)
• CSC 405 Exit Assessment, 0 hrs
• CSC 376 Computer Organization, 4hrs
• CSC 385 Data Structures and Algorithms, 4 hrs
CSC 388 Programming Languages, 4 hours OR
• CSC 368 Systems Programming Languages, 4 hrs
• CSC 389 Introduction to Operating Systems, 4 hrs
• CSC 478 Software Engineering Capstone, 4 hrs OR
• CSC 438 Systems Security and Information Assurance Capstone, 4 hrs
• CSC Electives, 12 hrs (3 courses)

Other Requirements (24 credit hours)

• General Electives, 11 hrs
• ECCE Requirements (300-400), 13 hrs

Entrance Requirements

• A statement of purpose for pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science as well as a discussion of any related educational/work experiences
• Two pages, using a 10 point font maximum
• A sample of Java code that the student has written for a prior course or related work project
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college of university
• Completed 2 semesters of Java Programming Experience
• 1 semester of each of the following: Calculus, Discrete or Finite Math, and statistics
• Inquiries about the entrance requirements can be sent to csconline@uis.edu

Apply for Admission to the Online CSC Bachelor’s Program

STEP 1: Complete and submit the appropriate undergraduate admission application form

• Review of applications for fall will begin on March 15. The admissions office will be notified of the program’s decision by April 1. For spring, application review will begin September 15, with notification to admissions by October 1. If the 20 slots are not filled in the initial review, the review of applications will continue until the class is full.

• Submit all official transcripts from every college or university attended to the Office of Admissions
• All documents should be submitted to:
  Office of Admissions
  University of Illinois Springfield
  One University Plaza, MS UHB 1080
  Springfield Il, 62703-5407
• Pay application fee (cash and wire transfers are not accepted)
• Submit a statement of purpose for the pursuing of this degree and a discussion of any related educational/work experiences (two page 10 point font maximum).
• Submit a sample of Java code written for a prior course or related work project.
• Inquiries about requirements can be sent to csconline@uis.edu
• Addition information for applicants

• You can check the status of your application here
• Applications can not be reviewed unless all transcripts, fees, and documentations have been turned in.
• The Office of Admissions and Records will evaluate the applications to determine whether the application is complete and whether the student has met the requirements for admission to UIS and the Computer Science program.
• The students file will then be forwarded to the Computer Science Department which will determine admission into the online computer science degree program.
• The Office of Admissions will notify you of the decision.
• Admitted students will be required to register within two weeks of notification of admission to confirm their status. A wait list will be used to assure that full enrollment is maintained.