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-102 | Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS-170 | Programming Logic & Design | 3 |
| CIS-180 | Introduction to Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| CIS-240 | Introduction to JAVA Programming | 4 |
| CIS-254 | Database Programming | 4 |
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| CIS-276 | Introduction to C/C++ Programming | 4 |
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| CIS-279 | Visual C# Programming | 4 |
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| PCT-110 | Network Essentials | 3 |
| WEB-101 | Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
| WEB-102 | Advanced Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
General Education (15 credits)
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
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| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
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| Or | |
| MGT-170 | Business Communications | 3 |
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| Or | |
| ENG-110 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
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| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
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| MTH-120 | College Algebra | 3 |
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| Or | |
| MTH-120P | College Algebra Plus Review | 4 |
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| Or | |
| MTH-160 | Topics From Finite Mathematics | 3 |
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| Or | |
| MTH-220 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
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| Or | |
| MTH-220P | Elements of Statistics Plus Support | 4 |
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| BUS-170 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior | 3 |
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| Or | |
| PSY-170 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| Or | |
| SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
CIS Electives
With the approval of the CIS Academic Chair, select courses from the following prefixes: CIS, PCT, or WEB.
Program Sequencing - Fall Start
Term I
| CIS-102 | Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS-170 | Programming Logic & Design | 3 |
| WEB-101 | Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
| WEB-102 | Advanced Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Term III
| CIS-180 | Introduction to Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
CIS/WEB-
| Elective | 4 |
CIS/WEB-
| Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Term IV
| CIS-254 | Database Programming | 4 |
CIS/WEB-
| Elective | 4 |
CIS/WEB-
| Elective | 4 |
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| BUS-170 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior | 3 |
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| Or | |
| PSY-170 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| Or | |
| SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Term II
| CIS-240 | Introduction to JAVA Programming | 4 |
| CIS-276 | Introduction to C/C++ Programming | 4 |
| PCT-110 | Network Essentials | 3 |
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| | |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
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| Or | |
| MGT-170 | Business Communications | 3 |
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| Or | |
| ENG-110 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
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| | |
| MTH-120 | College Algebra | 3 |
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| Or | |
| MTH-120P | College Algebra Plus Review | 4 |
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| Or | |
| MTH-160 | Topics From Finite Mathematics | 3 |
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| Or | |
| MTH-220 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
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| Or | |
| MTH-220P | Elements of Statistics Plus Support | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
It is suggested to take CIS 279, CIS 280, or WEB 233 as the CIS/WEB Elective in the fall semester.
It is suggested to take CIS 277 or WEB 234 as the CIS/WEB Elective in the spring semester.
Program Sequencing - Spring Start
Term III
| CIS-240 | Introduction to JAVA Programming | 4 |
| CIS-254 | Database Programming | 4 |
CIS/WEB-
| Elective | 4 |
CIS/WEB-
| Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Term IV
| CIS-180 | Introduction to Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
CIS/WEB-
| Elective | 4 |
CIS/WEB-
| Elective | 4 |
| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
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| | |
| BUS-170 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior | 3 |
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| Or | |
| PSY-170 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| Or | |
| SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Term II
| CIS-276 | Introduction to C/C++ Programming | 4 |
| WEB-101 | Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
| WEB-102 | Advanced Programming Related to the Internet | 4 |
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| | |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| MGT-170 | Business Communications | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| ENG-110 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Term I
| CIS-102 | Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS-170 | Programming Logic & Design | 3 |
| PCT-110 | Network Essentials | 3 |
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
-
| | |
| MTH-120 | College Algebra | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| MTH-120P | College Algebra Plus Review | 4 |
-
| Or | |
| MTH-160 | Topics From Finite Mathematics | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| MTH-220 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| MTH-220P | Elements of Statistics Plus Support | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
It is suggested to take CIS 277 or WEB 234 as the CIS/WEB Elective in the spring semester.
It is suggested to take CIS 279, CIS 280, or WEB 233 as the CIS/WEB Elective in the fall semester.