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BS in Cybersecurity
Chula Vista Option

Program Details

Earn your BS in Cybersecurity through a convenient hybrid format designed for busy South Bay students. Take most of your classes online while building hands-on skills and professional connections during one in-person course each semester at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® at Chula Vista. Stay close to home while preparing for high-demand careers in technology and security.  

  • Online Flexibility: Most courses in the cybersecurity program are delivered online, giving you the flexibility to balance school with work, family and other responsibilities while staying on track to complete your bachelor’s degree.
  • In-Person, Local Experience: Once a semester, you will meet on campus at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® at Chula Vista for a designated course focused on applied learning, team-based problem solving and direct interaction with faculty and peers. 

This hybrid format gives you the best of both worlds â€” online convenience and face-to-face connection in your own community. 

Application Deadlines

Applications to the hybrid Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program in Chula Vista are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by these deadlines: 

  • Fall 2026: July 1, 2026

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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  
    • If you have more than 60 transferable semester units (more than 90 quarter units), you must complete the . 
  • Prerequisite Courses

    The following courses are required for admission (i.e. students cannot be admitted without successfully completing the courses): 

    • Oral Communication (1C) 
    • Written Communication (1A) 
    • Critical Thinking (1B) 
    • MATH 160 
    • MATH 270
    • CYBR 210
    • CYBR 232

    The following courses* are encouraged, but not required, to be completed prior to admission: 

    • Physical Science (5A) 
    • Life Science (5B)
    • Physical or Life Science Laboratory (5C)
    • CYBR 110
    • CYBR 112
    • CYBR 242
    • CYBR 262
    • CYBR 272
    • CYBR 282
    • MATH 242

    *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 ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®. Admitted students should contact one of the BS in Cybersecurity advisors to help develop a plan to complete the courses. 

    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 â€‹â€‹.


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

Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Extended Learning
sordonez@csusm.edu 
(760) 750-8454

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Funding Options
This hybrid 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

Program Costs

Complete the hybrid BS in Cybersecurity program in Chula Vista in just four semesters with guaranteed class availability, ensuring no delays in your education. The program requires 60 units at $545 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 15 $8,175
Spring Semester 1 15 $8,175
Fall Semester 2 15 $8,175
Spring Semester 2 15 $8,175
Total 60 $32,700

*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 cohort.

Year One

Fall Semester 1
Course Units
CYBR 310: Interm Programming  3
CYBR 432: Computer Security  3
PHIL 348: Ethics in Engineering  3
ELECTIVE: Upper Division Elective 3
GEN ED: Human & Social Science - GE Area DH, DC 3
Spring Semester 1
Course Units
CYBR 456: Network Security 3
CYBR 312: Algo & Data Structure  3
CYBR 442: Secure Software Development  3
ELECTIVE: Upper Division Elective  3
GEN ED: Human & Social Science - GE Area DH, DC  3

Year Two

Fall Semester 2
Course Units
CYBR 466: Applied Cryptography 3
CYBR 472: AI for Cybersecurity 3
CYBR: 482: Human in Cybersecurity 3
ELECTIVE: Upper Division Elective 3
GE ELECTIVE: GE Upper Division 3
Spring Semester 2
Course Units
CYBR 486: Enterprise Sys Security  3
CYBR 490: CyberSec Capstone  3
ELECTIVE: Upper Division Elective 3
GE ELECTIVE: GE Upper Division  3
GEN ED: Ethnic Studies - GE Area F  3

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