Computer Information Systems Degree Requirements

2010-2011 Catalog
Computer Information Systems A.A.S.

The Computer Information System (CIS) degree is a two-year, 60 semester hour degree in business computer usage, management and operations. Emphasis is on learning to use the computer as a tool in a business environment. Job opportunities exist in traditional entry-level business positions as well as the more specialized areas of computer operator, systems analyst trainee, computer salesperson, user support, documentation specialist or data librarian.

Specific courses apply for students transferring to 4-year Colleges or pursuing industry certifications. Contact a CIS department faculty member for advising.

General Education Courses(18-19 credit hours)
Students must complete the general education courses listed below
COM 115Public Speaking OR
COM 125Interpersonal Communications3 credits
ENG 121English Composition I OR
ENG 131Technical Writing3 credits
MAT 108Technical Math or higher3-4 credits
(Transfer students need MAT 121 or above)
Select 9 credit hours from the following general education courses:
BUS 115Intro to Business3 credits
ECO 201Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
HIS 201U.S. History I3 credits
PHI 111Introduction to Philosophy3 credits
POS 105Introduction to Political Science3 credits
POS 111American Government3 credits
PSY 101General Psychology I3 credits
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology3 credits
Select a minimum of 41-42 credit hours from the following course offerings to fulfill 60 credit hours to complete the Computer Information Systems degree. A minimum of 19 credit hours must be from CIC, CNG or CSC prefixes.
Required:
MAN 200or higher3 credits
And 38-39 credit hours from the following:
ACC 121Principles of Accounting I4 credits
ACC 122Principles of Accounting II4 credits
CIS 115Intro to Computer Information Systems3 credits
CIS 118Intro to PC Applications3 credits
CIS 130Introduction to the Internet1 credit
CIS 135Word Processing Complete3 credits
CIS 140Microsoft Outlook1 credit
CIS 145Complete PC Database3 credits
CIS 155PC Spreadsheet Concepts3 credits
CIS 161Presentation Graphics1 credit
CIS 167Desktop Publishing (Publisher)3 credits
CIS 202Automated Project Management3 credits
CIS 220Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux)3 credits
CIS 232UNIX Shell Programming (Linux)3 credits
CIS 240Database Design and Development3 credits
CIS 268Systems Analysis and Design3 credits
CNG 124Networking I: Net+3 credits
CNG 131Network Security Fundamentals3 credits
CNG 211Windows Configuration (OS)*3 credits
CSC 116Logic and Program Design3 credits
CSC 119Introduction to Programming3 credits
CSC 154Introduction to MS Visual Basic NET3 credits
CSC 160Computer Science I (C++ or Java)4 credits
CSC 233Object Oriented Programming in C++3 credits
CSC 253MS ASP.NET Web Application Development3 credits
MAR 216Principles of Marketing3 credits
MAT 125Survey of Calculus I4 credits
Total60 credit hours
*CIS 128 Windows Complete is acceptable