Computer Programming (Minor)
Program Overview
In today's digital-first economy, the Minor in Computer Programming gives graduates a distinct advantage in the job market. By combining deep technical skills with their primary discipline, students position themselves as versatile problem solvers capable of bridging the gap between their domain expertise and software engineering.
Curriculum & Skills
The minor requires 19 credit hours of coursework covering mathematics, programming languages, and core computer science principles.
- Programming: Students develop robust Java programming and software engineering skills.
- Foundational Computing Theory: Students explore the theoretical foundations of computing through discrete mathematics, data structures, and algorithms.
- Systems: Students learn about computer architecture, operating systems, and security.
- Quality & Process: Students prioritize software quality, testing, and structured development processes to ensure robust, scalable solutions.
- Engineering Foundation: Students apply core engineering principles to design, implement, and maintain complex software systems.
Admissions Requirements
Undergraduates who have completed CODA into a degree program except for Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering can apply for the Minor in Computer Programming via MyPackPortal.听 Students must complete听贰听115 or 颁翱厂听100, Calculus I (惭础听121, 惭础听131, or 惭础听141), and听颁厂颁听116 听with a grade of C or higher, and have an overall GPA of at least 2.25.听 The CSC Coordinator for Academic Minor, as listed below, will be the minor advisor.听
Certification Requirements
The Department of Computer Science Advising Office will certify the minor prior to graduation. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from their degree program.
CSC Coordinator for Academic Minor
Ms. ToniAnn Marini
1204C Engineering Building II
919.515.7920
tamarini@ncsu.edu
SIS Code: 14CPM
Plan Requirements
The minor is awarded to students completing the required courses before or during the semester they plan to graduate with their major(s) with a Minor GPA of 2.0 or higher.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 颁厂颁听116 | Introduction to Computing - Java 1,2 | 3 |
| CSC听216 | Software Development Fundamentals 2 | 3 |
| CSC听217 | Software Development Fundamentals Lab 2 | 1 |
| CSC听226 | Discrete Mathematics 2 | 3 |
| CSC听230 | C and Software Tools | 3 |
| CSC听246 | Concepts and Facilities of Operating Systems for Computer Scientists | 3 |
| CSC听316 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |