The College of Computing offers a Minor in Computer Science for students majoring in other disciplines who want to be competitive in the global marketplace or leaders in the technological age. This program provides a solid foundation for integrating computing principles and advancements within a vast array of career options.
** Students who entered Georgia Tech prior to Summer 2006 should click here. **
Requirements for Students Matriculating after Summer 2006
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| Prerequisite: CS 1331 |
| Complete at least 18 semester hours of Computer Science coursework of which 12 semester hours must be at the 3000-level or higher |
| Those courses at the 3000-level or higher must be selected from any existing required or elective Computer Science courses in any Thread. NOTE: CS 4001 and 4911 are not Thread courses and therefore do not count against this requirement. |
| At least two of those courses must be in the same Thread to develop depth in an area |
| No special problems or Internship coursework may be used |
| All courses must be completed for a letter grade with a C or better |
| Courses required by name and number in a student's major degree program may not be used in satisfying the CS minor requirement. |
General information on academic minors is available in the Georgia Tech Catalog
Declaring the Minor in Computer Science
Students interested in pursuing a minor in Computer Science should complete the Change/Addition of an Undergraduate Academic Minor(s) Form on the Registrar’s website. After the completed form is signed by a College of Computing Advisor, the student’s Major Advisor, and submitted to the Registrar’s Office, the student will be officially listed in OSCAR as pursing the CS minor. Only students officially listed in OSCAR will be granted permits for CS courses.
Petitioning for the Minor in Computer Science
As stated in the Georgia Tech Catalog, you should petition for the CS minor when you are preparing to graduate. Download and complete the petition for the CS Minor and have it approved by a College of Computing Advisor .This approved petition for a CS minor must accompany the petition for the major degree when reviewed for approval by the major school. Download Petition (PDF)
