Recognizing the role of the computer and persons with computer skills in the world of today, the College offers a Computer Information Science program with appropriate options for students. These programs are for students who are interested in programming, operations, analysis, systems engineering, or related jobs in this field. Students are expected to possess proficient keyboarding skills. An associate in applied science degree can be earned in Computer Information Science with major concentrations in Computer Programming or Microcomputer Specialist. To receive an associate in applied science degree, students must complete general education core requirements, the Computer Information Science core requirements, and additional courses to satisfy the requirements in the chosen area of concentration.. Students may earn a Computer Information Science program certificate by completing the prescribed curriculum. Students who desire only the basic skills to obtain an entry-level position in the Computer Information Science field may earn a short certificate by completing the prescribed curriculum. Admission is conditional and depends on the student’s ability to perform the essential functions identified for this program. Reasonable accommodations are considered.
CURRICULUM |
General Education Core Requirements |
|
Credit Hours |
CIS |
146 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
3 |
ENG |
101 |
English Composition I |
|
|
ENG |
102 |
English Composition II or |
|
3 |
|
|
ENG 130 Technical Report Writing |
|
3 |
MTH |
100 |
Intermediate College Algebra |
|
3 |
SPH |
106 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
|
3 |
|
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
|
3 |
|
|
Science/Computer Science/Math Elective |
|
3 |
|
|
History/Behavioral Science/Social Science Elective |
|
3 |
|
|
Total General Education Credits |
|
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
Required Orientation Courses |
ORI |
101 |
Orientation to College |
|
1 |
ORI |
104 |
WorkKeys Assessment and Advisement |
|
1 |
|
|
Total Orientation Credits |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Computer Information Science Core Requirements |
BUS |
241 |
Principles of Accounting I |
|
3 |
CIS |
110 |
Introduction to Computer Logic and Programming |
|
3 |
CIS |
147 |
Advanced Computer Applications |
|
3 |
CIS |
185 |
Computer Ethics |
|
3 |
CIS |
207 |
Introduction to Web Development |
|
3 |
CIS |
208 |
Intermediate Web Development |
|
3 |
CIS |
212 |
Visual Basic |
|
3 |
CIS |
268 |
Software Support |
|
3 |
CIS |
269 |
Hardware Support |
|
3 |
CIS |
273 |
Introduction to Networking Communications |
|
3 |
|
|
Total Computer Information Systems Core Credits |
|
30 |
|
|
Total General Education, Orientation, and |
|
|
|
|
Computer Information Science Credits |
|
56 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computer Programming Concentration Requirements |
CIS 209 |
|
Advanced Web Development |
|
3 |
CIS 251 |
|
C++ Programming |
|
3 |
CIS 285 |
|
Object-Oriented Programming |
|
3 |
|
|
Computer Science Elective |
|
3 |
|
|
Total Computer Programming Credits |
|
12 |
|
|
Total Credits for Degree |
|
68 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Microcomputer Specialist Concentration Requirements |
CIS |
148 |
Post-Advanced Microcomputer Applications |
|
3 |
CIS |
203 |
Introduction to the Information Highway |
|
3 |
OAD |
232 |
Electronic Office |
|
3 |
|
|
Computer Science Elective |
|
3 |
|
|
Total Microcomputer Specialist Credits |
|
12 |
|
|
Total Credits for Degree |
|
68 |
|
|
|
|
|
PROGRAM CERTIFICATE |
General Education Core Requirements |
|
Credit Hours |
CIS |
146 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
3 |
ENG |
101 |
English Composition I |
|
3 |
MTH |
100 |
Intermediate College Algebra or higher |
|
3 |
SPH |
106 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
|
3 |
|
|
Total General Education Credits |
|
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
Required Orientation Requirements |
ORI |
101 |
Orientation to College |
|
1 |
ORI |
104 |
WorkKeys Assessment |
|
1 |
|
|
Total Orientation Credits |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Field of Concentration Courses |
BUS |
241 |
Principles of Accounting I |
|
3 |
CIS |
110 |
Introduction to Computer Logic & Programming |
|
3 |
CIS |
147 |
Advanced Microcomputer Applications |
|
3 |
CIS |
148 |
Post-Advanced Microcomputer Applications |
|
3 |
CIS |
185 |
Computer Ethics |
|
3 |
CIS |
207 |
Introduction to Web Development |
|
3 |
CIS |
212 |
Visual Basic Programming |
|
3 |
CIS |
268 |
Software Support |
|
3 |
CIS |
273 |
Introduction to Network Communications |
|
3 |
|
|
Total Computer Information Science Credits |
|
27 |
|
|
Total Credits for Program Certificate |
|
41 |
