Computer Information Systems - Associate of Science Degree

Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

CIS 095Employability Skills for Technical Careers

2.00

CIS 101Introduction to Computer and Information Technology

3.00

CIS 130Hardware and Information Technology

3.00

CIS 140Introduction to Networks (Cisco CCNA 1)

4.00

One of the following courses:

CIS 104Object Oriented Programming with Visual Basic

3.00

CIS 111Web Page Programming and Design

3.00

CIS 113Java Programming

3.00

CIS 114C++ Programming I

3.00

CSCI 110Introduction to Computer Science I

3.00

Students must select ONE area of emphasis from the following three options:

Emphasis in Programming:

Students must complete at least twelve (12) additional units from the following courses:
CIS 104Object Oriented Programming with Visual Basic

3.00

CIS 105Database Concepts and Design

3.00

CIS 113Java Programming

3.00

 

CIS 114C++ Programming I

3.00

OR

CSCI 110Introduction to Computer Science I

3.00

 

CIS 116C++ Programming II

3.00

OR

CSCI 120Introduction to Computer Science II

3.00

 

CIS 117Scripting

3.00

CIS 121Android Application Development

3.00

CIS 125Introduction to C#.net Programming

3.00

CIS 190DSoftware Development Internship

1.00-3.00

MATH 102College Algebra

4.00

OR

Emphasis in Web Design:

Students must complete at least twelve (12) additional units from the following courses:
CIS 111Web Page Programming and Design

3.00

CIS 117Scripting

3.00

CIS 161Website Design and Programming Using Dreamweaver

3.00

CIS 162Introduction to Flash

3.00

 

CIS 163Introduction to PhotoShop

3.00

OR

CIS 180Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator

1.00-3.00

 

CIS 190AWeb Master Internship

3.00

CIS 211Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) Web Design

3.00

OR

Emphasis in Computer Assisted Graphic Design:

Students must complete at least twelve (12) additional units from the following courses:
CIS 162Introduction to Flash

3.00

CIS 163Introduction to PhotoShop

3.00

CIS 165Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation

3.00

CIS 166Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation

3.00

CIS 180Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator

1.00-3.00

CIS 182Desktop Publishing with Adobe Indesign

1.00-3.00

CIS 184Photoshop and Digital Photography

3.00

CIS 190EDigital Media Design Internship

1.00-3.00

ART 120Foundations of Two-Dimensional Design

3.00

Total Credit Hours: 27.00-29.00

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Apply analytical and logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information, designing and testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans
  • Discuss the impact of information technology on society and the workplace
  • Work collaboratively in a team setting
  • Select and evaluate appropriate written communication strategies and styles for a specific purpose
  • Demonstrate knowledge of individual parts that make up a stand-along PC computer system, and the relationships between components
  • Create and maintain Web pages
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the overall design and components of a LAN and WAN system