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Expand Your Career Impact with a Computer Science Minor

Technology influences how people work, communicate, and solve problems across every field. The Computer Science Minor at Cornerstone University adds highly valued practical programming and technical problem-solving skills to your major while encouraging biblically grounded reflection on how technology is developed and used. Through hands-on coursework in coding, data structures, databases, web development, and digital systems, students strengthen career readiness across a wide range of fields. Learn to apply technology with skill and Christ-centered wisdom to benefit the future.

For more opportunities to advance your career impact, explore our B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Mathematics, B.S. in Business Data Analytics, or Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Develop Market-Ready Skills with a Minor in Computer Science

Gain practical, transferable skills that strengthen your major and your résumé for computer science-based professions, including:

Write Functional Code – Develop and debug programs using Python and C++ to solve real-world problems and automate tasks.

Apply Data Structures – Implement foundational data structures to organize data efficiently and improve program performance.

Manage Databases – Design, query, and maintain database systems that store, retrieve, and support data-driven applications.

Develop Web Applications – Create dynamic, user-focused web applications that integrate front-end functionality with back-end logic.

Understand Digital Systems – Explain how digital systems and hardware interact with software to support modern computing environments.

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Christian Worldview Integration – Approach the study and application of computer science through a biblical Christian understanding of creation, purpose, and stewardship.

Program Courses

The Computer Science Minor includes focused coursework that develops core programming, data, and systems skills essential for today’s technology-driven workplace.

Computer Science Minor

CSC-131: Introduction to Programming Using Python

Apply foundational Python programming concepts to computational problem-solving, data work, and program development, including testing and debugging.

CSC-132: Intermediate Programming

Expands programming fundamentals, covering object-oriented programming, data structures, dynamic memory, inheritance, polymorphism and software engineering practices.

CSC-216: Database Management Systems

Analyze, design, and implement relational database systems using data modeling, query languages, normalization and security principles.

EGR-226: Introduction to Digital Systems

Learn the analysis and design of digital systems, including Boolean algebra, logic circuits, computer architecture, machine language and microcontroller programming.

EGR-227: Digital Systems Lab

Design, build, and test digital systems through hands-on projects involving logic circuits, finite state machines, microcontrollers and hardware interfaces.

CSC-231: Intro Data Structures Using C++

Study classical data structures and their implementation in C++. Apply abstract data types, containers, trees, and recursion while introducing time complexity analysis and advanced programming concepts.

CSC-325: Web Application Development

Develop full-stack dynamic web applications using front-end and back-end programming and modern development technologies.

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Enhancing Your Career with a Computer Science Minor

The Computer Science Minor complements a wide range of majors and supports entry into technology-related roles that are in strong demand across many industries. Graduates commonly pursue positions related to software and application development, web and digital platforms, data and information systems, technical support, and technology-enabled roles in business, healthcare, education, engineering, and nonprofit organizations.

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  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

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