Study B.S. / B.A. in Computer Science Major at Valparaiso University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

A major in computer science may be pursued as either a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts, depending on the student’s interests and complementary major or minor. The B.A. requires a minimum of 32 credit hours in computer science the B.S. requires at least 36 credit hours in computer science.In both programs, students learn computational reasoning through courses that introduce algorithms via modern programming languages and environments. A required seminar in professional practices focuses on communication and interpersonal skills as well as social, ethical, and legal issues associated with modern computational technologies.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$50,650.00 per year

Books and Supplies 1,200

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Valparaiso,

Indiana,

46383, Midwest, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$50,650.00 per year

Books and Supplies 1,200

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Valparaiso,

Indiana,

46383, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to have High School graduation.

English language requirements: TOEFL (75 iBT minimum); IELTS (6.0 minimum); iTEP (3.8 or higher); PTE (56 or higher); SAT (Reading & Writing score of 500); ACT (English score of 24); GCE or GCSE English exam (Grade of A or B); IB Higher Level English Exam (Score of 5, 6, or 7 or grade A or B); Completion of at least 2 consecutive years of high school and graduate from a US based high school; Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.