Minor in Game Design

UCCS also offers a flexible minor in computer science. The minor provides students the ability to formally supplement their study in other fields with a rigorous computer science background that will enhance employment opportunities after graduation.

The program as a whole will let students build the foundational knowledge and develop the skills necessary to form their own independent game development companies or pursue employment in the games industry. In addition to traditional games for entertainment, the game industry includes Serious Games (games designed for simulation and training, educational games, games for health care, and so on) and Casual Games (small, short games played in a Web browser or on a cell phone, for example).

• 21 credit hours
• 9 upper-division credit hours (3000-4999 level)
• 2.0 Minor GPA; all classes must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better
• A maximum of 9 hours of transfer work may apply to the minor
• The student will be responsible for any pre-requisites to required courses
• Residency: Last 12 credit hours of the minor must be completed while registered at UCCS

For details on degree requirements, please visit the Academic Catalog.

• CS 1100 - Introduction to Game Development
• GDD 1200 - Introductory Programming for Game Developers
• GDD 2100 Game Design for Diverse Populations
• GDD 2150 - Fundamental Game Design Concepts
• GDD 3100 User Interface Design for Games
• Complete 6 hours of upper-division (3000+ level) design intensive GDD courses.

For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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