Computer Science, BS, and Cybersecurity, BS

Program Description

Computer science is the study of computing and its possibilities, ranging from theoretical foundations to applications in business, society and the sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program emphasizes a broad foundation of computer organization, software engineering, distributed computing systems, data structures, programming environments and mathematics, together with electives that focus on advanced aspects and applications. An entrepreneurship option prepares graduates for entrepreneurial activities that are common in the computing industry.

Cybersecurity is the study of processes for protecting systems, networks, programs and information from digital attacks. The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree program emphasizes a broad foundation of computer science with in-depth study of principles and practices for secure computing.

Admission Requirements

• Admissions - Applicants must first be admitted to Kansas State University either as an incoming freshman or a transfer student. To apply for admission to Kansas State University, complete an online application  and have official transcripts from all previous colleges sent directly to the Office of Admissions, Kansas State University, 119 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS, 66505-0102, or faxed to 785-532-6393 or emailed via electronic transcript service to k-state@k-state.edu. For students transferring to K-State with fewer than 24 credit hours, please also send final high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores.

• Admission to the College of Engineering is selective. Declaration of the desired curriculum in the College of Engineering does not guarantee admission into the degree program selected. Visit the College of Engineering for current admission information. 

• Students not admitted to the College of Engineering can enter the university Open Option program or another available college/degree program. These students can still apply to enter the College of Engineering at a later date after they have completed one full-time semester at K-State as an internal transfer student.
• Grade requirements - In addition to the university standards and policies for grades, the College of Engineering has the following standards:
• Curricula grades - See the individual engineering department sections of the K-State Undergraduate Catalog for the grade requirements for their curriculum and degree. All courses applied to degree requirements require a letter grade except for 0-credit hour assembly courses.
• DirectLink - an initiative between Kansas community colleges and Kansas State University to provide future transfer students with support as they prepare to make the transition to K-State. Visit DirectLink to register.
• Transferability of Courses - Many of the fundamental courses required for a degree in engineering may be obtained through pre-engineering programs at other four-year institutions or at community colleges. However, there are differences among the curricula; students electing this route should work closely with their pre-engineering advisors. Students should be aware that only half of the total Bachelor of Science degree credits may be earned at a two-year school, at least 30 credit hours must be K-State credit hours, and 20 of the last 30 must be K-State credit hours. Only courses with a grade of A, B or C will be applicable toward engineering degree requirements.  The Cr and D grades are not acceptable for transfer into College of Engineering programs.
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• Some K-State courses in the curriculum do not have an equivalent course at all other institutions.  Visit the K-State Undergraduate Catalog for details and lists of courses. To learn more about academic credit for prior learning and advanced credit, please visit K-State Advanced Standing credit options.
• To determine which courses at a particular college or university will substitute for courses at K-State, visit Transfer Equivalency on the K-State website.
• Students transferring to KSU, that complete the General Education requirements required for the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from JCCC will be considered to have satisfied KSU’s core general education curriculum. 
• Students who transfer to KSU, without completing the General Education requirements required for the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree will have courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis toward meeting KSU requirements. To learn more about courses that satisfy KSU Core Requirements and KSU Transfer Equivalency Tool.
• Visit the KSU Core General Education Guide for JCCC equivalents.