One-Year Accelerated Curriculum
Semester 1 (May - August)
Session 1: 6 credit hours
- CS 100: Introduction to Computing
- CS 130: Programming Fundamentals
Session 2: 6 credit hours
- CS 131: The Object-Oriented Paradigm
- PHIL 434: Technology, Ethics, and Society
Semester 2 (August - December)
Session 1: 6 credit hours
- CS 215: Data Structures
- THEO 200: Ultimate Questions
Session 2: 6 credit hours
- CS 300: Database Management Systems
- CS 311: Application Development in Visual Languages
Semester 3 (January - May)
Session 1: 6 credit hours
- CS 400: Software Design and Development
- CS 330: Algorithms
Session 2: 6 credit hours
- CS 430: Machine Learning
- CS 450: Capstone or CS 444: Internship
Total estimated tuition and course fees: $26,280
- Tuition: $690 per credit hour ($690 x 37 credit hours = $25,530) starting Summer of 2023, Fall of 2023, and Spring of 2024.
- This will include the cost of all books.
- Total estimated course fees: $750 total for fees
- Tuition will be locked in at $690 per credit hour for the entire cohort if continuously enrolled.
- These rates do not include any supplies or additional expenses.
- Housing: FREE summer housing is available to our graduate & second degree students on a space-available basis. Graduate housing rates will apply in the fall and spring semesters and be offered on a space-available basis. A completed housing application is required.
- Course fees are required in most courses and cover the cost of maintaining classroom supplies.
Hardware and Software Requirements
A recent-model Windows-based computer (three years old or newer) running either Windows 10 or 11 with a minimum of 16GB of RAM and 500GB of storage is strongly recommended for this program. The software required by the program is designed to run on modern
Windows systems. Apple Macs or MacBooks are allowed but not recommended. While required software may run on Apple Macs or MacBooks, no support for software installation or use will be provided for Apple systems.
Google Chromebooks, tablets, phones and similar systems do not support the required software. Students cannot successfully complete the program by relying only on such devices.
In addition, students must have access to a reliable, stable internet connection. While the instructors in the program can assist with minor technical issues, students are responsible for maintaining their computers and seeking technical support from
outside sources if necessary.
Students admitted to the program must have:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-CS/CIS discipline from a regionally accredited college or university
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale for bachelor’s degree
The Bellarmine BSSDE program also requires an official TOEFL iBT (Test of English as Foreign Language internet-based test) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score for verification of language proficiency for applicants who possess
any of these criteria:
- Born outside the US
- English is not the primary language
- Obtained a degree or required admission pre-requisites from a non-US institution
At Bellarmine, whether you are learning online or on-campus, you’ll receive dedicated support from passionate professors.
Dr. Muzaffar Ali, Professor
Dr. Robert Kelley, Assistant Professor, Chair
Dr. Nathan Johnson, Assistant Professor
Dr. Sayani Sarkar, Assistant Professor