技术的未成年人
计算科学
The computational sciences minor will help you strengthen your analytical skills through the use of data and 算法. If you want to be a scientist, a medical provider or any other professional who needs to analyze information, this minor will help you develop a marketable set of skills that complements your major.
You will take two calculus courses, and you can choose from electives in statistics, 数据库, computer programming and data analysis. 这小 gives you the flexibility to develop your skill set based on your academic and career interests.
网络安全
The 18-credit minor in 网络安全 will help you diversify your skills to enter a fast-growing field. Any organization that is connected to the internet could be targeted by cybercriminals. The demand for 网络安全 professionals currently outpaces the supply, and in-depth 技术 expertise is not a requirement for working in this field. The field needs professionals with diverse skills who can assess risks, train employees to take proper security measures, and develop strategies to address ongoing threats.
If you are majoring in another discipline, minoring in 网络安全 will help you protect your organization from cyber intrusions. 例如, a 网络安全 minor can help criminology majors prepare for investigating criminal activity online, and the minor can help business majors prepare to work with their network security teams. Having an understanding of 网络安全 will benefit you in any field that uses computer networks.
这个程序, 完全在线提供, or with the option to take some face-to-face courses, will give you a foundation in computer programming, 网页设计基础, 信息安全, 网络防御, 入侵检测, 高科技犯罪, cyberwar and international affairs.
Data Analytics Foundation
A data analytics foundation minor will equip you with the programming and 数据库 skills that are foundational for data science and analytics. 这小, while similar to the business analytics minor, focuses on the 技术 skills you need to build computer applications that analyze information. These 技术 skills will complement your major and set you apart in the job market as a professional who can use the power of data to help your organization make better decisions.
In this 18-credit minor, you will learn to apply critical thinking, 数学, 算法, and models to analyze and interpret information. You will practice accurate, effective oral and written communication, informed by careful reasoning and critical thinking. You will be prepared to evaluate advances in computing and data science to design, 实现, test and apply creative analytical solutions.
数字取证
Enter the emerging field of digital forensics with Immaculata’s new minor. Digital forensics involves analysis of evidence that exists in digital form such as hard drives, emails and network activity. 这小, with classes offered via all learning formats, can be added to several bachelor programs, 包括犯罪学, 社会学, 网络安全, 计算机科学 and political science.
The lack of qualified professionals in this field makes adding the 19-credit minor beneficial. Successful completion of the minor prepares students for the ACE certificate in digital forensics that enhances job prospects. Topics covered in the minor focus on digital investigations with identification, 保存, 检查, 分析和报告.
信息系统
With a minor in information systems, you will be prepared to use computer applications and data to solve everyday problems. Your courses will introduce you to software design and programming, 算法设计, 数据建模, 数据架构, usability and accessibility, and human-computer interaction.
Interactive Digital Media
这小 blends graphic design, 计算机科学, and communications to help you create digital media experiences that are both functional and engaging. You will develop your artistic, 技术, and digital communication skills through hands-on projects, 比如设计, 实现, and testing web-based applications, and using your creativity to produce multimedia presentations.
数学
As a math minor, you will study calculus and discrete 数学 fundamentals. You can customize your minor by choosing upper-level courses that interest you, such as probability and statistics, 数值分析, 微分方程, 近世代数, 线性代数, 或者现代几何.