Computer Information Systems - Associate of Science Degree
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Major/Program Requirements
Required Courses:
| CIS 095 | Employability Skills for Technical Careers | 2.00 |
| CIS 101 or BUSAD 230 | Introduction to Computer and Information Technology | 3.00 |
| CIS 130 | Hardware and Information Technology | 3.00 |
| CIS 140 | Introduction to Networks (Cisco CCNA 1) | 4.00 |
One of the following courses:
| CIS 104 | Object Oriented Programming with Visual Basic | 3.00 |
| CIS 111 | Web Page Programming and Design | 3.00 |
| CIS 113 | Java Programming | 3.00 |
| CIS 114 | C++ Programming I | 3.00 |
| CSCI 110 | Introduction 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 104 | Object Oriented Programming with Visual Basic | 3.00 |
| CIS 105 | Database Concepts and Design | 3.00 |
| CIS 113 | Java Programming | 3.00 |
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| CIS 114 | C++ Programming I | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| CSCI 110 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 3.00 |
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| CIS 116 | C++ Programming II | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| CSCI 120 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 3.00 |
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| CIS 117 | Scripting | 3.00 |
| CIS 121 | Android Application Development | 3.00 |
| CIS 125 | Introduction to C#.net Programming | 3.00 |
| CIS 190D | Software Development Internship | 1.00-3.00 |
| MATH 102 | College Algebra | 4.00 |
| | OR | |
Emphasis in Web Design:
Students must complete at least twelve (12) additional units from the following courses:
| CIS 111 | Web Page Programming and Design | 3.00 |
| CIS 117 | Scripting | 3.00 |
| CIS 161 | Website Design and Programming Using Dreamweaver | 3.00 |
| CIS 162 | Introduction to Flash | 3.00 |
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| CIS 163 | Adobe Photoshop | 3.00 |
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| CIS 180 | Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator | 1.00-3.00 |
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| CIS 190A | Web Master Internship | 3.00 |
| CIS 211 | Cascading 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 162 | Introduction to Flash | 3.00 |
| CIS 163 | Adobe Photoshop | 3.00 |
| CIS 165 | Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation | 3.00 |
| CIS 166 | Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation | 3.00 |
| CIS 180 | Computer Graphics with Adobe Illustrator | 1.00-3.00 |
| CIS 182 | Desktop Publishing with Adobe Indesign | 1.00-3.00 |
| CIS 184 | Photoshop and Digital Photography | 3.00 |
| CIS 190E | Digital Media Design Internship | 1.00-3.00 |
| ART 120 | Foundations of Two-Dimensional Design | 3.00 |
Emphasis in Systems and Network Administration:
Students must complete at least twelve (12) additional units from the following courses:
| CIS 109 | Operating Systems and Environments | 3.00 |
| CIS 132 | Systems and Network Administration | 3.00 |
| CIS 134 | Introduction to Information Systems Security | 3.00 |
| CIS 141 | Basic Routing and Switching (Cisco CCNA 2) | 4.00 |
| CIS 142 | Advanced Routing and Switching (CISCO CCNA 3) | 4.00 |
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