Minors

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Add one of the following minors to a B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science to showcase to employers your expertise in an advanced computer science topic.

For complete information regarding minors, refer to the College Bulletin or the minor course requirements.

Minor in Computer Game Design & Development

Computer games are a unique medium for expressing technical and artistic creativity. We offer three computer science courses on game design and development. Additional courses in communications deepen your understanding of effective narrative in computer games.

Minor in Computer Science

For students majoring outside of computer science, a computer science minor is available, providing valuable skills to solve problems in your area of expertise. The minor includes a foundation in computer programming and several elective options including databases, statistical computing, and writing applications for Android or iPhones.

Minor in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is ubiquitous, affecting nearly every computer system and everyone who uses them. Learn about technical and human aspects of cybersecurity, including courses on ethics, secure computer systems, and criminology.

Minor in Data Science

Data science drives decision-making in modern industry. Learn how to work with various kinds of data, identify trends, and use data to make predictions. This minor includes courses in machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, business analysis, mathematics, and statistics.

Minor in High-Tech Entrepreneurship

Make your ideas a reality in the exciting realm of software startups. Take a series of computer science classes to learn about designing and building apps in addition to entrepreneurship classes focused on technical startups. Work one-on-one with entrepreneurship faculty to develop one of your ideas as a final project.

Minor in Mobile Development

Gain broad experience by writing applications for both major platforms, iPhone and Android. Combined with design courses that address how to create an excellent user experience, you will learn how to design and build effective mobile apps.