Computing Technology and Applications Minor

Online

Program Overview

This 18-hour minor is a flexible and convenient addition for students pursuing their degree program online.

Online Program Format

18 Credit Hours

$399 Tuition Per Hour

You can earn a minor in Computing Technology and Applications through the Department of Computer Science.

The minor in Computing Technology and Applications is designed for those who realize that their chosen field requires the regular use of computing skills, but do not wish to become computer scientists.

Curriculum

The minor in Computing Technology and Applications (offered by the Department of Computer Science) is primarily designed for students pursuing an online degree and who desire to enhance their skill set to compete in today’s rapidly advancing technology. 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 Web or Spreadsheet sequence options below.

Please note that courses are subject to change.

Required course:

CS 102 Microcomputer Applications

Choose one sequence:

Web Sequence

CS 202 Web Foundations
CS 312 Web Site Design

Spreadsheet Sequence

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

Choose three elective courses:

CS 202 Web Foundations
CS 285 Spreadsheet Applications
CS 302 Database Applications
CS 312 Website Design
CS 340 Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing
CS 385 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
CS 391 Special Topics

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.

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