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Computer Science Minor (ABET-accredited)

The minor in computer science is an option that provides students an opportunity to supplement or enhance their major program with computer science coursework and additional mathematics courses. 

The minor in computer science is an option that provides students an opportunity to supplement or enhance their major program with computer science coursework and additional mathematics courses.

Computing knowledge is very useful for students majoring in any area, especially those who are majoring in any of the sciences, business, and education. Having a minor may provide additional job opportunities. 

The minor coursework will include programming fundamentals and computational and analytical problem-solving skills in Java programming, including data structures, and algorithms, software development and design methods and mathematics essential to modern computing. 

Degree Type
Minor
Area of Interest
Computing & Technology
Associated Colleges or Schools
Program Location
  • Queens Campus
Required Credit Hours
18

Courses

CUS 1115 Programming Fundamentals I
CUS 1116 Programming Fundamentals II
CUS 1126 Intro to Data Structures
CUS 1156 Software Design Methods
6 credits from
CUS 1162 Computer Architecture
CUS 1163 Operating Systems
CUS 1165 Database Management Systems
CUS 1166 Software Engineering

(Students must also complete 6 credits in mathematics - usually required as part of the respective degree program) 

Financial Aid Details

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Degree Contact

Bonnie MacKellar

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