Computer Science Minor

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Department of Computer Science, College of Science and Engineering

34-35 credits

Introduction

Why Consider a Computer Science Minor?

Computer Science is transforming the world we live in and having an impact in every industry worldwide. The CS minor gives a solid introductory foundation in computer science theory, applications, and systems software. Having a basic understanding of computer science and computer programming improves employment rates for all other majors.

Contact Information

Program Coordinator
Mary Hall
Communications Facility 459
360-650-2300
Mary.Hall@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Software developer

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Application forms are available through the Computer Science Advising Office. Students may apply to the minor once they have completed CSCI 145.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements

❑ CSCI 141 - Computer Programming I Credits: 4
❑ CSCI 145 - Computer Programming and Linear Data Structures Credits: 4
❑ CSCI 241 - Data Structures Credits: 4
❑ CSCI 247 - Computer Systems I Credits: 5
❑ CSCI 301 - Formal Languages and Functional Programming Credits: 5
❑ CSCI 330 - Database Systems Credits: 4
❑ One course from:
MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credits: 5
MATH 157 - Calculus With Applications to Business and Economics Credits: 4
❑ One upper-division computer science or math/computer science course of at least 4 credit hours
Note: MATH 101, MATH 112, MATH 114, MATH 115 and MATH 118 may not be counted toward this minor.

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2020-21
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement