Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/17/2022
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/16/2024

Program Description

Governors State University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides a balance between theoretical and applied study, with experiences leading to expertise in subjects ranging from website creation to networking problems. The program includes classroom and practical experience in the computer lab. Internships with the university, local businesses, and national research organizations help enhance the computer science program. This program prepares students for such profitable careers as programmers, systems designers, software engineers, and datebase professionals. It requires a 120 credit hours of study, 60 of which are completed at GSU since we are a senior institution that accepts credits from other institutions such as Illinois community colleges.

Established in 1984

CIP: 11-0701 Computer Science.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 235-3983

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151251 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Education Information

Bachelors Degree

64 Weeks ( 1000.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$18,780.00
Books$4,500.00
Fees$9,480.00
Total Cost$32,760.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships
  • Military Aid

Application Procedure

Apply to Governors State University at www.govst.edu.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Other - 60 hours of lower division AA degree & pre-reqs

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/17/2022
Next Re-Certification Date: 10/16/2024

Program Description

Governors State University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides a balance between theoretical and applied study, with experiences leading to expertise in subjects ranging from website creation to networking problems. The program includes classroom and practical experience in the computer lab. Internships with the university, local businesses, and national research organizations help enhance the computer science program. This program prepares students for such profitable careers as programmers, systems designers, software engineers, and datebase professionals. It requires a 120 credit hours of study, 60 of which are completed at GSU since we are a senior institution that accepts credits from other institutions such as Illinois community colleges.

Established in 1984

CIP: 11-0701 Computer Science.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 235-3983

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151251 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Education Information

Bachelors Degree

64 Weeks ( 1000.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$18,780.00
Books$4,500.00
Fees$9,480.00
Total Cost$32,760.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships
  • Military Aid

Application Procedure

Apply to Governors State University at www.govst.edu.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Other - 60 hours of lower division AA degree & pre-reqs

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction