Wallace College - Computer Information Science

COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE (CIS)
(Wallace and Sparks Campuses)

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 and/or a program certificate can be earned in Computer Information Science with major concentrations in Computer Programming, Software Support, and Internet Technology. 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 completing Computer Information Science core requirements, all courses in a particular area of concentration, as well as CIS 146, ENG 101, MTH 100, and SPH 106, will be awarded a program certificate. Those who complete the Computer Information Science core requirements, the general education core requirements, and all courses in a particular area of concentration will receive the associate in applied science degree. 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	3
ENG 102 English Composition II or ENG 130 Technical Report Writing	3
MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra	3
SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communications 3	3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
Science/Computer Science/Math Elective	3
History/Social Science/Behavioral Science Elective	3
Total General Education Credits	24

Required Orientation Courses
ORI 101 Orientation to College	1
ORI 104 Work Keys Assessment and Advisement	1
Total Orientation Hours	2

Computer Information Science Core Requirements
BUS 241 Principles of Accounting I	3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computer and Logic and Programming	3
CIS 113 Spreadsheet Software Applications	3
CIS 117 Database Management Software Applications	3
CIS 185 Computer Ethics	3
CIS 203 Introduction to the Information Highway	3
CIS 207 Introduction to 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	33

Total General Education and Computer Information Systems Core Credits	59

CURRICULUM
Computer Programming Concentration Requirements	Credit Hours
CIS 241 Introduction to RPG Programming	3
CIS 242 Advanced RPG Programming or CIS 262 Advanced COBOL Programming	3
CIS 251 C++ Programming	3
CIS 261 COBOL Programming	3
CIS 285 Object-Oriented Programming	3
Total Computer Programming Credits	15
Total Credits for Degree	74

CURRICULUM
Internet Technology Concentration Requirements	Credit Hours
CIS 208 Intermediate Web Development	3
CIS 209 Advanced Web Development	3
CIS 250 E-Commerce	3
CIS 251 C++ Programming	3
CIS 285 Object-Oriented Programming	3
Total Internet Technology Credits	15
Total Credits for Degree	74

CURRICULUM
Software Support Concentration Requirements	Credit Hours
ACT 246 Microcomputer Accounting	3
CIS 250 E-Commerce	3
OAD 125 Word Processing	3
OAD 126 Advanced Word Processing	3
OAD 232 The Electronic Office	3
Total Computer Applications Credits	15
Total Credits for Degree	77