Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral InformationHow do I apply to the program?Admissions to the online computer science programs have been suspended. The program is scheduled to end in December 2011. Unless you have already applied and been accepted into the program, you will not be able to matriculate at this time. What courses are available?The CHICO Computer Science programs offers a variety of self-paced courses to allow students to work at their own pace. Courses must be completed within 6 months. No extensions are available. Are CSU, Chico's degree programs accredited?Courses taken through the CSU, Chico Distance Education Program count towards graduation with a degree from an accredited Computer Science program. Most graduate programs only admit students who have received a B.S. from an accredited institution. The B.S. in Computer Science from CSU, Chico is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB), a national accrediting agency held in high regard. This agency has recently been subsumed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). There is no distinction made between Distance Education courses and on campus courses on CSU, Chico transcripts. How much does the program cost?Course fees for all courses in the CHICO Computer Science Program are $2,085 per student per 3-unit course, and $2,780 per student per 4-unit course. Why is the cost for the online program higher than on campus tuition?The costs associated with administering a distance program dictate that program fees be higher. The extra cost for each class reflects the cost of the technology needed to record, transmit, and archive courses; the personnel needed to run and maintain technological aspects of the program; and the program administration. It's also important to keep in mind that on campus students are subsidized by the state, but distance students are not. Therefore, course fees for this program are also used to pay for student advising and faculty costs. Who teaches classes in this program?The Computer Science faculty at CSU, Chico is an experienced group of scholars and professionals with a variety of specialties. The CHICO Computer Science Program benefits from the breadth of faculty expertise and their dedication to distance education. How will I communicate with my professors?Computer Science students communicate with their professors mainly via
e-mail. They are also welcome to telephone professors if they need to get
in touch with them immediately. Students will also make use of this other
important contact information. Bachelor's DegreeWhat are the requirements for a B.S. degree?The BS in Computer Science requires the completion of 128 semester units. Of these 128 units, at least 40 units must be upper division and at least 30 units must be taken from CSU, Chico (24 units must be upper division and 12 must be in the major). No more than 70 semester units may be transferred from a community or junior college; the remaining 58 units must be taken at a four-year college or university. Where can I find out which courses I need to take?Master's DegreeWhat are the requirements for a M.S. degree?The M.S. in Computer Science requires the completion of an approved program consisting of 30 units of 500/600-level courses. At least 24 units must be in the discipline of Computer Science. A maximum of 9 semester units of transfer credit may be applied to the degree. |
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