University of Rhode Island is pleased to introduce two new minors:
- Web Programming
- Enterprise Programming
Note: These are not available to Computer Science majors.
Contact: cs-minors@etal.uri.edu
Rhode Island industries are interested in students who can program. If you are interested in computing and see a connection between your major and computing skills, this is for you. Experience in a Computer Science minor would enhance your marketability by adding computing skills to your major skills.
Incentives and Job market:
- 50-75K starting salary for Web and Software Development
- Huge shortage of people with these skills
- First job out of college in software development will give you plenty of opportunities to grow into new roles within tech companies.
Here are the courses required for the 2 new minors:
Web Programming: Students are prepared for front end and back end development, using existing database architecture and product requirements to develop a web based application.
(Note: Computer Science Majors should follow the Web Programming Track)
List of courses:
- CSC 106
- CSC 201
- CSC/COM 271
- CSC/COM 372
- CSC 399 – A new course designed as a industry-led capstone project course
Enterprise Programming: Students will have the foundation data structures and objected oriented programming skills.
List of courses:
- CSC 106
- CSC 110
- CSC 211
- CSC 212
- CSC 399 – A new course designed as a industry-led capstone project course