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.
Student Resources
Department website: Computer Science
Contact information: Communications Facility 495, 360-650-3805
CS Undergraduate Advisor: Mary Hall, Kaiser Borsari Hall 421C, 360-650-2300, Mary.Hall@wwu.edu
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Computer Developer, IT Consultant, Technical Writer, User Experience Designer, Web Developer
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
- The Computer Science minor is available on a space available basis to students who are not majoring in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Math/Computer Science.
- Approval and an application can be obtained from the CS Advisor Mary Hall, mary.hall@wwu.edu.
- Students may apply to the minor when they have completed CSCI 241, CSCI 247, and CSCI 301.
- Students wanting to minor in Computer Science are encouraged to start on the path early in their academic careers, as there are registration restrictions on CS Pre-major classes.
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.
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