Computer Science Minor
Rationale. Computers are the future. By learning to use a computer, students are securing their tomorrows. Good computer skills will build self-confidence and increase students’ marketability and competence in their chosen fields. Computers also allow users to work quickly and efficiently with data and information in a way that no other devices do.
Credits required. 18
Minor coordinator. Professor Shaobai Kan, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (646.557.4866, skan@jjay.cuny.edu)
Advisor. Professor Peter Shenkin (212.237.8925, pshenkin@jjay.cuny.edu), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Requirements. The minor requires the completion of 18 credits (six courses) in computer courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Two courses are required for all minors. Four additional courses must be selected in a particular specialization (Networking, Office Systems, Security and Computing Systems). A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minors or programs.
Part One. Required Courses
| CSCI 271 | Introduction to Computing and Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 272 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 6
Part Two. Specializations
Select four from one category
Networking
Office Systems
| CSCI 260 | Data Processing | 3 |
| CSCI 277 | Computers for Administrative Decision Making | 3 |
| CSCI 278 | Software Applications for Office Management | 3 |
| CSCI 279 | Data Communications and the Internet | 3 |
Security
| CSCI 270/SEC 270 | Security of Computers and Their Data | 3 |
| CSCI 279 | Data Communications and the Internet | 3 |
| CSCI 400 | Quantitative Problems in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 470 | Database Systems in Criminal Justice | 3 |
Computing Systems
Total Credit Hours: 12
Total Credit Hours: 18