Minor in Computing and Information Technology

The objective of the CIT minor is to satisfy the needs of the intelligent and responsible application of computing and information technologies to majors in fields which would not have Computer Science or Computing Engineering as their fundamental and exclusive basic orientation, but would want to benefit from the products of applications of the latter two disciplines and their proper use. The minor provides a conceptual foundation as well a practical application of various Computing and Information Technology skills.

Admission Requirements

Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher, or receive special permission for admission by petition.

Course Requirements

A minimum of 28 quarter hours, in the following six areas is required to complete the minor. Specific course options are shown on the attached checksheet.

  • Area 1: A computer literacy requirement: 4 hrs
  • Area 2: An introductory problem-solving sequence using computer programming: 8 hrs
  • Area 3: An object-oriented applications programming component: 4 hrs
  • Area 4: An introductory networking component: 4 hrs
  • Area 5: An introductory client-server database component: 4 hrs
  • Area 6: Electives: 4 hrs

Application Procedures

Students should complete the University form "Application for Entering a Dual Major/Double Degree Program or Adding a Minor" and send it to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.