Computer Science Minor
College: College of Business, Economics, and Computing
The computer science department offers a minor in computer science. It is designed to meet the needs of students who are majoring in another field, but who desire a deeper understanding of computers and software.
Requirements for the Computer Science Minor
Students seeking to minor in computer science must attain a minimum UW-Parkside cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all courses eligible to meet the student’s computer science minor requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Mathematics Course | ||
| MATH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| Required Computer Science Courses | ||
| CSCI/MATH 231 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSCI 241 | Computer Science I | 5 |
| CSCI 242 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CSCI 340 | Data Structures and Algorithm Design | 3 |
| or CSCI 380 | Database Management Systems | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select six credits of CSCI courses 1 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
- 1
Courses numbered 333 or above, excluding CSCI 495 Computer Science Seminar.
University Requirements for Minors
Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
At least half of the course work required for a minor must be completed at UW-Parkside.