Computing, Minor
The Computing Minor is designed to offer students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of computers as well as the critical issues related to the computerization of society, learn the basics of programming languages for developing different types of applications, master shell programming in prevalent operating systems, as well as the ability to manage data repositories.
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
- The Computing minor must submit this self-maintained curriculum guide to the Computer Science Department for verification.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| CPSC 130 | Introduction to Computing and Programming | 3 |
| CPSC 146 | Programming Principles | 3 |
| CPSC 207 | Shell Commands and Scripting | 3 |
| CPSC 300 | Challenges of Computer Technology | 3 |
| CPSC 323 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 3 |
| Computer Science Electives | ||
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Advanced Web Programming | ||
| Mobile App Development for Smart Devices | ||
| Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| Internet of Things (IoT) | ||
| Additional Elective | ||
| Select three credits from the electives below | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Additional Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 317 | Server-Side Scripting | 3 |
| CPSC 327 | Administration and Security | 3 |
| CPSC 333 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CPSC 337 | Introduction to Web Graphics | 3 |
| CPSC 370 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CPSC 374 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CPSC 376 | Programming Language and Theory | 3 |
| CPSC 405 | Data Mining and Data Analysis | 3 |
| or CPSC 605 | Data Mining and Data Analysis | |
| CPSC 406 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| or CPSC 606 | Data Visualization | |
| CPSC 417 | Advanced Web Technologies | 3 |
| CPSC 423 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CPSC 427 | IT Capstone Project | 3 |
| CPSC 450 | Internship | 3 |
| CPSC 456 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CPSC 464 | Principles of Concurrent Programming and Operating Systems | 3 |
| CPSC 476 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CPSC 480 | Topics in Computer Science: Machine Learning | 3 |
| CPSC 488 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSS 310 | Organizational Continuity and Resilience | 3 |
| CSS 351 | Fraud | 3 |
| CSS 354 | Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention | 3 |
| ART 214 | Intermediate Studio Digital Media | 3 |
| COMM 201 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| COMM 248 | Web & Media Production | 3 |
| COMM 254 | Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 350 | Editing for Video | 3 |
| COMM 359 | UX/UI Planning & Production | 3 |
| COMM 367 | UX/UI Strategy & Innovation | 3 |
| ECON 219 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| or MGMT 219 | Business Analytics I | |
| MGMT 351 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MIS 413 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MKTG 230 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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Minor in Computing (14D)
This program is effective as of Summer 2026
Revised 05.29.2026
UCC 02.10.2026