Minors in Computer Science & Information Science

What can you do with a minor in information or computer science?

No matter your area of study or major, a minor from the School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS) will give you an edge in today's tech-driven world. SCIS minors have applications across a wide variety of fields and industries that depend on computer and information science.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

This minor explores the foundation and application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML). SCIS has designed it to provide you with a deep understanding of the underlying mathematics and algorithms used in AI, covering topics across computer science, engineering, mathematics, and data science. The AIML minor is available to all University students in good standing, with the exception of students majoring in AIML and students minoring in Computer Science (CS) or Software Engineering (SE).

Computer Science

The Computer Science (CS) minor provides you with a deep understanding of the areas that form the foundation of computer science. Students can customize the minor by selecting courses from a list of advanced computer science courses. The CS minor is available to all University students in good standing, with the exception of students majoring in Computer Science and students minoring in Software Engineering (SE) or Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML).

Computing Technology

Any student in any major can benefit from a minor in Computing Technology. The demand for individuals with technology skills is essential in today's society. People in all fields may become responsible for building or using computer networks and increasingly more complex websites, cloud computing environments, and intranets. The minor in Computing Technology provides you with a deep understanding of the areas in computing technology required to help organizations build infrastructure solutions. The minor is available to all University students in good standing, with the exception of students majoring in Computing and Security Technology.

Data Science

Data science provides you with foundation for problem-solving in a data-driven society. The minor in Data Science combines basic courses in statistics, information and technology, and social contexts to address problems that require large and disparate datasets. Any student in any major can benefit from a minor in data science. Graduates with such background knowledge are prepared to actively participate in the application of data science within their major area of study. The minor is available to all University students in good standing, with the exception of students majoring in Data Science.

Information

The Information (INFO) minor prepares you to understand, evaluate, and design information environments at the intersection of People, Information, and Technology (PIT). The INFO minor is available to all University students in good standing, with the exception of students majoring in Information.

Security Technology

Any student in any major can benefit from a minor in Security Technology. The demand for individuals with security-related skills is increasing and essential in today's society. Computer and information systems managers are becoming more involved with the security of data, responsible for sophisticated and more efficient computer networks, and increasingly more complex websites and intranets. The minor in Security Technology provides you with a deep understanding of the areas in security and technology required to help organizations keep their computer systems secure. The minor is available to all University students in good standing, with the exception of students majoring in Computing and Security Technology.

Software Engineering

The minor in Software Engineering (SE) offers an AI-enhanced curriculum designed to meet the demands of the modern software industry. The program provides you with the knowledge and skills essential for software designers and architects, roles that rely on human creativity, judgment, and insight, capabilities that remain beyond AI automation.  The SE minor is available to all University students in good standing, with the exception of students majoring in Software Engineering and students minoring in Computer Science (CS) or Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML).

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