Computer Programming

Program Overview

The Department of Computer Science offers a Minor in Computer Programming (CPM) to undergraduate majors in any field except Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering.  The minor requires 19 hours of coursework from the Computer Science core.

The objectives of this minor are to:

1. Encourage students to combine computing with their own disciplines.

2. Promote quality and process when developing computing solutions.

3. Give graduating seniors with a minor in computer programming an added advantage in the job market.

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.  Students must complete E 115 or COS 100, Calculus I (MA 121, MA 131, or MA 141),  CSC 116  with a grade of C or higher, and have an overall GPA of at least 2.25.  The CSC Coordinator for Academic Minor, as listed below, will be the minor advisor. 

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
111 Lampe Drive, Room 219-A
919.515.7920
[email protected]

SIS Code: 14CPM

Applicants attending school outside the U.S. must submit the following materials to complete their application:

• Official secondary school transcripts and English translations
• Proof of English Proficiency
• Proof of Financial Ability
• Optional SAT or ACT scores

Applicants attending school in the U.S. must submit the following materials to complete their application:

• Official high school transcripts
• Proof of English Proficiency
• Proof of Financial Ability (for F-1 or J-1 students)
• Optional SAT or ACT scores

Choose to apply through one of our two applications – we do not have a preference which application you choose. A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required, and application fee waivers are not accepted.

• Common App
• Coalition on Scoir