Minor in

Computing, Data and AI Literacy

Online

Program Overview

Build essential skills for today’s data-driven world with a flexible minor in Computing, Data and AI Literacy. Designed for students in any major, this program introduces foundational concepts in computing, data analysis, and artificial intelligence—helping you make sense of information, use AI tools effectively, and apply technology in real-world contexts.

Whether you’re in business, education, communication, health, or the social sciences, this minor provides practical, career-relevant skills that complement your primary field of study.

Online Program Format

18 Credit Hours

$399 Tuition Per Hour

Flexible, Career-Focused Coursework

The Computing, Data and AI Literacy Minor is an 18-credit-hour program that equips students with a working understanding of how technology, data, and AI are used across industries.

Students will learn to organize and interpret data, understand how AI systems make decisions, and apply digital tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving. The curriculum also emphasizes ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies—an increasingly important skill across professions.

This minor is specifically designed for non-computing majors, providing a practical, accessible pathway to build technical literacy without requiring prior experience.

Curriculum

Students complete a combination of introductory courses, a skills-based sequence and electives to build applied knowledge in computing and data. This minor is offered online and requires 18 credit hours of CS courses that are specifically designed for non-majors. Students can choose from the sequence options below.

Please note that courses are subject to change.

Required course

CS 106 AI Literacy

Choose one of the following

CS 102 Computer Applications
CS 104 Computer Science Principles
CS 112 Digital Literacy

Choose one sequence

Web Sequence
- CS 202 Web Foundations
- CS 312 Web Site Design

Python Sequence
- CS 223 Introduction to Python Programming
- CS 323 Intermediate Python

Spreadsheet Sequence
- CS 285 Spreadsheet Applications
- CS 385 Prototyping Interfaces Using a Visual Programming Environment

Choose two elective courses

CS 206 Data Science Literacy
CS 305 Advanced Computer Database Systems
CS 312 Website Design
CS 323 Intermediate Python
CS 340 Legal & Ethical Issues in Computers
CS 385 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications

Admission

Before selecting a minor, you must be admitted to a major program (bachelor’s degree). You can pursue the minor of your choice along with your major coursework after gaining approval from your advisor.

For students in the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences, a minimum of six hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the minor must be earned on this campus.

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