Computer Science, Minor

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The rapid advances in computer technology in today’s highly technological society have resulted in a continuing demand for computer science graduates. The computer science professional applies the basic principles of computing and the latest technological advancements to solve problems in business, education, and government. Graduates may work as systems analysts who design solutions to specific problems, applications programmers who translate these solutions into software, or technical support professionals who resolve a wide range of problems related to computer applications and use. Other career possibilities are system administrators, computer network administrators, or systems programmers.

Admission Requirement

A student who wishes to declare the major of Computer Science under either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science must meet one of the following admission criteria:

SAT - prior to March 2016: a score of 520 or higher on the Math section; or
SAT - starting March 2016: a score of 550 or higher on the Math section; or
ACT - an ACT math score of 22 or higher; or
Prior completion of MATH 99 or MATH 1210 , or equivalent.

Minor

(18 Credits)

Note:

Transfer courses included in the minor carry a maximum of three hours of credit per course. Credit at the 1000-level is limited to three hours. Credit for CS 1000 , CS 3900 , CS 3901 , CS 3950 may not be counted toward the minor. CS courses included in a major (such as IS) may not be counted toward the minor.