School of Computer Sciences

Minors available in the School of Computer Sciences

The School of Computer Sciences at Western Illinois University offers minors in Computer Science, Microcomputer Applications, and Information Systems.

Minor in Algorithms and Data Management: 18 s.h.

  1. CS 210, 214, 250, 351, 470: 15 s.h.
  2. Select one course from the following:
    CS 114, 460, 472, 486; DS 435, 490; MATH 255, 341 3 s.h.

Note: Not open to students whose major is in the School of Computer Sciences.

Note: If you wish to take CS 114 as part of this minor, please note that it must be taken before taking CS 214, as credit cannot be given for CS 114 after or in the same semester as credit is given for CS 214.

Minor in App Development: 18 s.h.

  1. CS 214, 250: 6 s.h.
  2. (CSEC 321 and CSEC 422) or (IS 340 and IS 415): 6 s.h.
  3. Select two courses from the following: 6 s.h.
    CS 425, 486; CSEC 345; IS 341

Note: Not open to students whose major is in the School of Computer Sciences.

Computer Science (Traditional): 18 s.h.

  1. CS 114, 214, 250: 9 s.h.
  2. Computer Science Electives: 9 s.h.

Note: A total of 6 s.h. must be at the 300 level or above.

This minor focuses on the basic principles of computer science by learning programming concepts.

Computer Science (Microcomputer Applications): 18 s.h.

  1. CS 101, (114 or 220 or 488), (CS 301 or CS 302), or (CS 315 or IS 340): 12 s.h.
  2. Computer Science Electives: 6 s.h.

Note: A total of 6 s.h. must be at the 300 level or above.

This minor focuses on using computer applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and desktop databases. It is excellent for students who want to use computers in careers other than computer science.

Minor in Computer Science Education 18 s.h.

  1. CS 214, 250, 315, 320, 439: 15 s.h.
  2. Select one course from the following:
    CS 114 (if taken prior to CS 214), 210, 343: 3 s.h.

Note: This minor is not sufficient for an Illinois Professional Educator License.

Note: Not open to students enrolled in the Computer Science major.

Cybersecurity: 18 s.h.

  1. CSEC 321; IS 315: 6 s.h.
  2. Choose one course from each of the following categories: 6 s.h.
    1. CS 114 or CS 214: 3 s.h.
    2. CSCSEC 395 or CS 455: 3 s.h.
  3. Choose two courses from the following: CS 305, 306, 320; IS 355; or any 300- or 400-level CSED course: 6 s.h.

Note: Not open to students enrolled in the Cybersecurity major, the Cybersecurity emphasis within the Computer Science major, or the Cybersecurity emphasis within the Information Systems major.

Information Systems: 18 s.h.

  • CS 214; IS 340, 341, 342: 12 s.h.
  • Select remaining hours from CS 114 or upper division IS courses: 6 s.h.

Information Technology: 18 s.h.

  1. CS 114 or 214; IS 340; CSEC 321: 9 s.h.
  2. Choose one course from each of the following categories: 9 s.h.
    1. Computer Science: CS 305, 315, 320, 455, 483
    2. Information Systems: IS 315, 325, 341, 355, 415
    3. Cybersecurity: CSEC 322; CS/CSEC 395, 398

Network Technologies: 18 s.h.

  1. CS 114, 214; CSEC 321, 322: 12 s.h.
  2. Choose any two from: CSEC 323, 375, 422, 436; CS 320; CS/CSED 395: 6 s.h.

View course descriptions in the undergraduate catalog.