Computer Science Minor

Program Description

The minor in computer science is open to all students who are interested in a coherent introduction to the science of computing. The minor is designed to provide a broad spectrum of computer science from a more technical perspective.

Program Highlights

Degree: N/A

Required Credits: 18

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Mathematics / Physics / Computer Science

Modality: On-Ground

Locations: Main Campus (Springfield)

Additional Information: https://springfield.edu/programs/computer-science

I. Minor Requirements (18 credits)

A. Required Courses (6 credits)

CISC 175 - Introduction to Computer Science with C++ Credits: 3
CISC 375 - Computer Architecture Credits: 3

B. Computer Science Selectives (9 credits)

Select 9 credits from the following list:

CISC 210 - Fundamentals of Operating Systems Credits: 3
CISC 275 - Data Structures Using C++ Credits: 3
CISC 280 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java Credits: 3
CISC 315 - Database Development and Management Credits: 3

C. Mathematics Selective (3 credits)

Select 3 credits from the following list:

MATH 131 - Introduction to Calculus with Applications Credits: 3
MATH 140 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH 235 - Discrete Mathematics I Credits: 3
MATH 310 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3