The dropout rate for entry-level programming courses is high, regardless of starting language. Symbolic thinking is rough to pick up in a single semester. I thi

The dropout rate for entry-level programming courses is high, regardless of starting language. Symbolic thinking is rough to pick up in a single semester. I think most people can get it, but the timeframe is tough, especially on non-majors. I don't know enough to comment beyond this, other than suggesting that we can require less of non-major students to ease them in?