SUNY Cortland offers an 18-credit Computer Applications minor to complement any major. The minor provides skills in using computers, software, and programming. Students learn in areas like introduction to applications, programming, intermediate applications, and advanced applications. Graduates have obtained jobs at companies such as Apple, IBM, KPMG, and 3M. The minor prepares students for careers in the growing field of information technology, with jobs in the field increasing 37% from 2003 to 2013 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1. CAP Minor – 18 Credits
Visit SUNY Cortland website at
SUNY CORTLAND
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAM
http://www2.cortland.edu/departments/cap/

2. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS MINOR
• SUNY Cortland offers an interdisciplinary minor in computer
applications designed to complement any major.
• Students completing the CAP minor will have the skills needed to
use a variety of computers, programs and software packages.

3. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS MINOR
• Students graduating with a CAP minor
have obtained jobs at companies such as:
– Apple
– IBM
– KPMG
– 3M

4. 18 Credits in Four Categories
Introduction
to Computer
Applications
Computer
Programming
Intermediate
Computer
Applications
Advanced
Computer
Applications

5. EXAMPLES OF CAP COURSES
• Introduction to Computer Applications
• Computers and Society
• Intermediate Computer Applications
• Introduction to Website Development
• Advanced Website Development
• Computer Mapping
• C or Visual Basic Programming
• Database Management Systems
• Digital Video for Kinesiology
• Econometrics
• Introduction to 3-D Modeling and
Animation
• Introduction to Networking
• Information Technology in Sport
• Multimedia Production
• News Editing and Design

6. CAREER POTENTIAL
Students who complete the
computer applications minor
and pursue the Information
Technology field have a variety
of career opportunities.
According to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics (2013),
Information Technology jobs
increased by 37% from 2003
to 2013.
“Employment estimates for nearly all of
the computer occupations in this industry
are projected to grow much faster than
the 14-percent average growth rate for all
occupations. “
“Workers in the major occupation groups
in this industry earn high wages, and
most workers have at least a bachelor’s
degree”.
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013)

7. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAM FACULTY
• For more information, contact:
– Mark Connell, Coordinator
• B-115 Memorial Library (607)-753-2506
• Mark.Connell@Cortland.edu
– Janet Ochs
• B-114 Memorial Library (607)-753-4209
• Janet.Ochs@Cortland.edu

8. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAM
Thank you for your interest in the CAP minor.

9. SOURCES
• Csorny, L. (2013) Careers in the growing field of Information
Technology Services U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Retrieved
from http://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-2/careers-in-
growing-field-of-information-technology-services.htm
• Graphic of Business people Retrieved from
http://www.publicdomainfiles.com/show_file.php?id=1352673
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