Dawn Cochran
Administrative Assistant
Electrical & Computer Engr.

Ph: (540) 464-7236
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Virginia Military Institute
508 Nichols Hall
Lexington, VA  24450

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Computer Engineering Minor

A minor in computer engineering is offered to cadets not majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering who desire to complement their major area of study with course work in the area of computer engineering. To qualify for a minor in computer engineering, a cadet must complete a minimum of 19 hours:

  • EE 129 – 3 credits 
  • EE 228 – 3 credits 
  • EE 328 / CS 316 (cross-listed) – 3 credits 
  • EE 339 – 4 credits 
 

And, one of the two options, below: 

Option 1: (C/C++ sequence) 

  • CS 340 – 3 credits 
  • CS 422 – 3 credits 

 

OR 

Option 2: (Java sequence) 

  • CS 121 – 3 credits 
  • CS 122 – 3 credits 

 

Total hours – 19 

A grade of C or better must be obtained in each course. To become a candidate for the minor in computer engineering, a cadet must obtain the approval of the head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the approval of the head of the department from their major field.