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Application Deadlines
Applications to the online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by these deadlines:
- Fall 2026: Applications opening soon
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program you must complete the prerequisite courses and satisfy the CSU and transfer requirements listed below.
- CSU Transfer Requirements
- If you have less than 60 transferable semester units (less than 90 quarter units), you must complete the lower-division transfer requirements.
- If you have more than 60 transferable semester units (more than 90 quarter units), you must complete the upper-division transfer requirements.
- Prerequisite Courses
The following courses are required for admission (i.e. students cannot be admitted without successfully completing the courses):
- Oral Communication (A1)
- Written Communication (A2)
- Critical Thinking (A3)
- MATH 160 (also satisfies B4)
The following courses* are encouraged, but not required, to be completed prior to admission:
- Physical Science (B1)
- Life Science (B2)
- Laboratory (B3) - physical or life science lab
*Applicants are encouraged to complete the above courses prior to admission. These courses will not be offered as part of the BS in Cybersecurity program, and applicants admitted to the program missing any of the courses above will need to complete them in order to earn their degree at CSUSM. Admitted students should contact one of the BS in Cybersecurity advisors to help develop a plan to complete the courses.
The following courses are prerequisites that will be included in our program. Students have the option to take these courses at CSUSM or at their local community college. Additionally, if you hold certain CompTIA or CISCO certifications, you may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). To find out which courses are transferable from your community college and which certifications are eligible for CPL, please refer to our Transferrable Course List.
- CYBR 110 – Networking Fundamentals
- CYBR 112 – Computer Information Systems
- CYBR 210 – Introduction to Cybersecurity
- CYBR 232 – Introduction to Programming for Security
- CYBR 242 – Linux System Fundamentals
- CYBR 262 – Computer Forensics
- CYBR 272 – Cyber Defense Principles
- CYBR 282 – Ethical Hacking Principles
- MATH 242 – Introduction to Statistics
- MATH 270 – Basic Discrete Mathematics
Connect with a Specialist
Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the BS in Cybersecurity program.
Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
CSUSM Extended Learning
(760) 750-8454
Funding Options
This online cybersecurity degree program is eligible for financial aid.
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Program Costs
Complete the online BS in Cybersecurity program in just four semesters with guaranteed class availability, ensuring no delays in your education. The program requires 78 units at $530 per unit, with tuition discounts available for active-duty military personnel.
Invest In Your Future: A Look at Your Educational Journey's Cost Breakdown
| Semester | Units | Subtotal* |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 | 18 | $9,540 |
| Spring Semester 1 | 18 | $9,540 |
| Summer Semester 1 | 12 | $6,360 |
| Fall Semester 2 | 15 | $7,950 |
| Spring Semester 2 | 15 | $7,950 |
| Total | 78 | $41,340 |
*Not all university semester fees are included in this table—see the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Courses
This program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow as part of your online cohort.
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CYBR 210: Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CYBR 232: Introduction to Programming for Security | 3 |
| PHIL 348: Ethics in Engineering | 3 |
| Upper Division General Education Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Electives | 6 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CYBR 112: Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CYBR 242: Linux System Fundamentals | 3 |
| CYBR 482: Human Factors in Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CYBR 310: Intermediate Programming for Security | 3 |
| CYBR 432: Computer Security | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
Schedule is subject to change.
Summer
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CYBR 110: Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH 270: Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 242: Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CYBR 282: Ethical Hacking Principles | 3 |
Year Two
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CYBR 442: Intro to Algorithm and Data Structures | 3 |
| CYBR 312: Introduction to Algorithm and Data Structures | 3 |
| CYBR 466: Applied Cryptography | 3 |
| CYBR 456: Network Security | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CYBR 262: Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CYBR 272: Cyber Defense Principles | 3 |
| CYBR 472: AI for Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CYBR 486: Enterp Sys Security | 3 |
| CYBR 490: CyberSec Capstone | 3 |