The computer information systems program offers students the flexibility of earning either a two-year AAS degree or continuing for an additional two years to obtain a four-year BSAS degree through the two-plus-two program.
This discipline covers both the technical and end-user aspects of computing, using PCs through mainframe computers with hands-on experience.
Student skills are developed in computation that includes:
- application programming
- networking and telecommunications
- database design
- cyber security
- analysis of complex business and technical environments
Learning Outcomes
Computer information systems students in the AAS and BSAS degree programs will:
- write computer programs in two or more programming languages.
- solve computer networking problems.
- communicate effectively with written reports.
CIS graduates of the AAS degree program will continue their studies towards a bachelor's degree in a computer or information technology area or obtain employment as programmers, computer specialists, and in other closely related fields.
CIS graduates of the BSAS degree program will obtain full-time employment as programmers, network administrators, systems analysts, computer specialists, and in other closely related fields.
Bachelor's Degree Program
The computer information systems professional will develop his or her ability to conceptualize, design, and implement high quality information systems based upon computer systems ranging from a single-user system to complex, interactive, and multi-user distributed systems.This degree may be earned in eight semesters if students average 15-16 hours per semester.
Students wishing to receive the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems must complete the following:
COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
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General Education Requirements | ||
Core Competencies | 9 | |
Writing 1 | ||
Writing 2 | ||
Communication Foundations | ||
Mathematics Requirement Included in Support Courses | ||
University general education requirements in essential skills and knowledge domains. | 28 | |
Arts and Humanities | ||
Introduction to Professional Ethics | ||
Natural Sciences | ||
Social Science | ||
Social and Personal Awareness | ||
General Education Elective | ||
Major Requirements | ||
CSIS 1590 | Survey of Computer Science and Information Systems | 3 |
CSIS 1595 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 1 | 3 |
CSIS 2605 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 2 | 3 |
CSIS 3722 | Development of Databases | 3 |
CSIS 3723 | Networking Concepts and Administration | 3 |
CSIS 3726 | Visual/Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
CSIS 3760 | Electronic Commerce Programming | 3 |
CIS 4840 | Business System Analysis and Design | 4 |
Departmental Electives | ||
Select at least 21 additional semester hours from CSIS 1525, 2620, or Upper Division electives | 21 | |
Support Courses | ||
ACCT 2602 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT 2603 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
STAT 3717 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
MATH 1570 | Applied Calculus 1 | 4 |
ENGL 3743 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
PHIL 2619 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
Minor | 18 | |
Select at least 18 semester hours. Some Gen Ed courses may be included in the minor | ||
Total Semester Hours | 122 |
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | S.H. | |
CSIS 1590 | Survey of Computer Science and Information Systems | 3 |
CSIS 1595 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 1 | 3 |
ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3 |
MATH 1570 | Applied Calculus 1 | 4 |
GER Natural Science | 3 | |
Semester Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
CSIS 2605 | Fundamentals of Programming and Problem- Solving 2 | 3 |
ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
PHIL 2619 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
GER Social Science | 3 | |
Semester Hours | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
CSIS 3722 | Development of Databases | 3 |
CSIS 3723 | Networking Concepts and Administration | 3 |
CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
Minor course | 3 | |
ACCT 2602 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
Semester Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CSIS 3726 | Visual/Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
CSIS 3760 | Electronic Commerce Programming | 3 |
Minor course | 3 | |
ACCT 2603 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ENGL 3743 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
PHIL 2625 | Introduction to Professional Ethics (AH) | 3 |
STAT 3717 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
Minor course | 3 | |
GER Social & Personal Awareness | 3 | |
Semester Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
Minor course | 3 | |
GER Natural Science + Lab | 4 | |
GER Social Science | 3 | |
Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
Minor course | 3 | |
GER Arts & Humanities | 3 | |
GER NS, AH, SS, or SPA | 3 | |
Semester Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CIS 4840 | Business System Analysis and Design | 4 |
CIS/CSIS Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
Minor course | 3 | |
GER Social & Personal Awareness | 3 | |
Semester Hours | 13 | |
Total Semester Hours | 122 |