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Computer Science - Minor

The Computer Science minor provides a foundation in computer science, which may be invaluable to students in any field, from the natural and social sciences to humanities and business, allowing them to work with substantial computing and cyber systems. The minor has been designed so that students from any discipline can complement their major, ensuring they will be able to competitively manage the computing and cyber aspects of their professions.

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Minor in Computer Science

Kent State University's Computer Science Minor offers students from any major the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in essential computing concepts and programming skills. The program is designed to complement a wide range of academic disciplines, providing students with the technical expertise needed to enhance their primary field of study. By covering key topics such as algorithms, software development, and problem-solving, the minor equips students with valuable computational tools that can be applied in various professional settings.

Program Information for Computer Science - Minor

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
CS 13011
& CS 13012		COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 		4
or CS 13001 COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
CS 23001COMPUTER SCIENCE II: DATA STRUCTURES AND ABSTRACTION 4
CS 23022DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 19
Minimum Total Credit Hours:20
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This course can be taken 1-3 credits. Maximum 3 credit hours of CS 33192 may fulfill the elective requirement. These courses can be aligned with the student's professional interests.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Admissions for Computer Science - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus
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