Computer Science Minor

The minor in Computer Science is designed to teach students basic computer science techniques. The curriculum teaches the essential tools and algorithms used in computer science.

Please see the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering web page at www.unlv.edu/engineering for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/minor-computer-science.

Learning Objectives

Analyze problems and identify the computing and/or mathematical techniques appropriate for their solution.
Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems.
Use current tools or techniques to implement and evaluate programs or computer-based systems.

Advising

Please see advising information at the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Student Advising Center.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

University Graduation Requirements

To obtain this minor, you must be a degree seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor’s degree. Please see Graduation Policies for complete information.