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 |
| - | Or | |
| CIS-279 | Visual C# Programming | 4 |
| - | | |
| 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 |
| - | Or | |
| MGT-170 | Business Communications | 3 |
| - | 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 |
| - | Or | |
| MTH-160 | Topics From Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| MTH-220 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
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| BUS-170 | Introduction to Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| PSY-170 | General Psychology | 3 |
| - | 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.