Computer Science Minor

WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

If you like computers, you can earn a minor in computer science by successfully completing 18 hours of specified computer science courses.

You’ll build a foundation for the minor by taking Introduction to Computer Science. If you make at least a C-, you’ll move on to the next two courses required for the minor: Program Design I and Program Design II.

If you successfully complete the three required courses, you can customize your minor by taking at least six hours of computer science electives. Courses you can choose from include:

• Introduction to Programming with App Design
• Computing Methods for Science and Math
• Algorithms and Data Structures

You’ll need to make at least a “C” in each course to earn a minor in computer science, although you might be allowed to make one “D.” The Department of Computer Science may specify certain courses that you’ll need to make at least a “C” in, and you’ll need to make an overall average of “C” or better on all work presented for the minor.

You must take at least half of the hours required for the minor at PC. The Provost must approve any substitutions to the requirements of the computer science minor prior to completion of the amended requirement.

Speak with your advisor or the chair of the computer science department about minimum grades allowed and any additional requirements for the computer science minor.