Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Students in Drexel's Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (BS/BACS) program learn about the theory and practice of effective computing. CS majors tend to be skilled at math and writing code, and like to apply computer science to solve complex computing problems. This accredited degree program in computer science ranked in the top 35 computer science programs (top 15%) in the 2024 nationwide ranking of U.S. Colleges and Universities by College Factual.

Program Features
Prepares students for careers in a rapidly changing profession and to allow easy entrance to graduate education in the computer science field
Offers courses in core areas such as programming and data structures, and electives in many specialty areas such as artificial intelligence, computer vision and graphics, systems architecture, computer security and software engineering
Offers two optional concentrations:
Game Programming and Development (GMPD): provides conceptual understanding of game design and practical experience in the design and the development of games.
Computer Security: gives students the ability to design and implement computing security and privacy processes, software and systems. Students use mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles and computer science theory in the modeling and design of such systems.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from your high school to Drexel They cannot accept self-submitted transcripts. You are required to submit transcripts from each high school attended. Transcripts must include all coursework from grades nine 9 ten 10 and eleven 11 Twelfth 12th grade coursework in progress should also be included.
Important notes for international applicants -
A transcript is official only when it is sent directly from an institution to the Office of Admissions or when it is officially signed stamped in color and sealed. Use your legal name on all documents should match the name listed on your passport. All students who attended any portion of secondary school outside of the US are required to submit an official academic record with notarized English translation from every secondary or postsecondary school attended Transcripts must reflect 9th 10th and 11th grade coursework and grades earned as well as any 12th grade coursework in progress.
Two letters of recommendation are required.