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Computer Science Minor, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science minor in Computer Science is designed to provide students with the opportunity to obtain a background in computer science that will enhance their major areas of study and increase their employability.

Note: Transfer students must take a minimum of 6 semester credits in the minor at Bemidji State University.

I. Required Courses

CS 1141 Campus Computing I (1 credit)
CS 1142 Campus Computing II (1 credit)
CS 1309 Problem Solving, Programs, and Computers (3 credits)
CS 2321 Computer Science I (4 credits)
CS 2322 Computer Science II (4 credits)

Subtotal 13 Credits

II. Required Emphasis

Select either of the following:

A. Teaching Emphasis

For teaching majors only. There is no licensure based on minor preparation in Computer Science.

Required Electives

Select 9 semester credits from Computer Science courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. Teaching majors should take CS 3420 Educational Applications of Computers whenever possible.

Subtotal 9 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor, Emphasis A 22 Credits

B. Non-Teaching Emphasis

Additional Required Courses

MATH 2171 Concepts of Calculus I (5 credits)
or MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)

Required Electives

Select 6 semester credits from Computer Science courses at the 3000 and 4000 level.

Subtotal 11 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor, Emphasis B 24 Credits