Computer Information Systems – Computer Support AAS - Academic Plan
Total Credits = 61
The Computer Information System (CIS) degree is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree that prepares students with a solid set of skills and knowledge in the Computer Information System field. The degree allows students to further their knowledge by pursuing an area of emphasis towards industry certification, computer programming or transferring to a 4-year university. Major courses are carefully selected in areas of Information Systems, Computer Networking, and Computer Programming to provide students with an exceptional foundation in the field. Job opportunities exist in entry-level positions as a computer support professional or technician, systems analyst or computer programmer.
Program Outcomes
- Apply hardware principles.
- Understand network security.
- Apply PC applications
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
| Required Course | Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation |
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| ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 OR ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 |
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English Prerequisite: College Readiness in English |
| MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or higher | Prerequisite: College Readiness for Algebra |
| CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications | Required: Students MUST have Windows file management skills to create file folders, rename files, delete files, copy and move files. |
| CIS 2043 - Introduction to SQL | Prerequisites: CIS 1045 - Introduction to Desktop Database or CIS 2040 - Database Design and Development |
| CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) | Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math |
| CNG 1022 - Computer Technician II: A+ | Corequisite or Prerequisite: CNG 1021 - Computer Technician I: A+ |
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Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- AAA 1001 – College 101: Student Experience is required for all new college students seeking degrees or transfer.
- Course availability is subject to change. General Education Electives: Select four (4) courses from the following: BUS 1015, ECO 2001, ECO 2002, ENG 1021, HIS 1210, PHI 1011, PSC 2020, PSC 1011, PSY 1001, SOC 1001. IF TRANSFERRING TO MSU MUST CHOOSE FROM BUS 1015, ECO 2001, ECO 2002, ENG 1021, ENG 1022, AND HIS 1210.
- In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 must also register for ENG 0094 unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094 standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.
- Students transferring to MSU-Denver must take MAT 1340.