2023-2024 College Catalog

Associate in Applied Science - Computers & Information Systems #2700

Program Websites: RockValleyCollege.edu/CIS

Program Overview

Graduates of the Computers and Information Systems (CIS) Program learn the complexities of computer software, hardware, and programming processes to enable them to be successful in the workplace. For those who decide to pursue a bachelor’s degree, the Computers and Information Systems (CIS) Program offers courses that can be successfully transferred to baccalaureate institutions. Students should also consult with an Academic Advisor, the Dean, or Academic Chair of the CIS program.

The CIS Division also offers degrees in Website development and networking. For information on these other A.A.S. degrees, please see the Web Programming & Design, Cisco Networking, or Data Assurance and IT Security programs elsewhere in this A.A.S. degree section of the catalog.

Work and Employment

Although many graduates of the program begin work as entry-level programmers, opportunities are also available as a programmer/ analyst, technical support specialist, PC specialist, operations specialist, and in database support.

Industry Certifications (if applicable)

Course work prepares students for the Java Programmer Level 1 Certification.

Requirements

CIS Core Requirements

CIS-102Introduction to Computers and Information Systems

3

CIS-170Programming Logic & Design

3

CIS-180Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

4

CIS-240Introduction to JAVA Programming

4

CIS-254Database Programming

4

- 

CIS-276Introduction to C/C++ Programming

4

-Or

CIS-279Visual C# Programming

4

- 

PCT-110Network Essentials

3

WEB-101Programming Related to the Internet

4

WEB-102Advanced Programming Related to the Internet

4

Total Credit Hours:33

General Education (15 credits)

ENG-101Composition I

3

- 

ENG-103Composition II

3

-Or

MGT-170Business Communications

3

-Or

ENG-110Introduction to Technical Writing

3

- 

SPH-131Fundamentals of Communication

3

- 

MTH-120College Algebra

3

-Or

MTH-160Topics From Finite Mathematics

3

-Or

MTH-220Elements of Statistics

3

- 

BUS-170Introduction to Organizational Behavior

3

-Or

PSY-170General Psychology

3

-Or

SOC-190Introduction to Sociology

3

CIS Electives

With the approval of the CIS Academic Chair, select courses from the following prefixes: CIS, PCT, or WEB.

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 64