Computer Information Science (Computer Systems Technology Option) Associate in Applied Science

This program provides students with knowledge and skills needed by entry-level computer operators, computer programmers, and systems analysts. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Computer Information Science with a major concentration in Computer Systems Technology. To receive an AAS, students must complete General Education core requirements, Computer Information Science core requirements, and additional courses to satisfy the requirements in the chosen area of concentration. Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.

Requirements

Area I: Written Composition (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from:

ENG 101English Composition I

3

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

ENG 131: Students who intend to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program should take ENG 101. ENG 131 is a Code C course, which is not designed for transfer credit.

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

SPH 226Business and Professional Speech

3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics (6 Credit Hours)

CIS 150Introduction To Computer Logic

3

Select 3 credit hours from:

MTH 110Finite Mathematics

3

MTH 112Precalculus Algebra

3

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from:

ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3

ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses (34 Credit Hours)

BUS 180Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process

3

BUS 241Principles Of Accounting I

3

CIS 134IT Fundamentals

3

CIS 146Microcomputer Applications

3

CIS 161Introduction to Networking Communications

3

CIS 162Advanced Networking

3

CIS 171Linux I

3

CIS 260Network Security And Risk Mgmt

3

CIS 268Software Support

3

CIS 269Hardware Support

3

CIS 284CIS Internship

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1

Area V: General Education Required Concentration Courses (18 Credit Hours)

CIS 246Ethical Hacking

3

CIS 275Workstation Administration

3

CIS 276Server Administration

3

CIS 277Network Services Administratio

3

CIS 278Directory Services Administrat

3

CIS 292Advanced Workstation Administr

3

Students Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students

Fall Year 1

CIS 134IT Fundamentals

3

CIS 161Introduction to Networking Communications

3

CIS 268Software Support

3

CIS 275Workstation Administration

3

ENG 101English Composition I

3

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

Spring Year 1

CIS 150Introduction To Computer Logic

3

CIS 162Advanced Networking

3

CIS 269Hardware Support

3

CIS 277Network Services Administratio

3

CIS 292Advanced Workstation Administr

3

Summer Year 1

BUS 180Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process

3

BUS 241Principles Of Accounting I

3

CIS 246Ethical Hacking

3

MTH 110Finite Mathematics

3

MTH 112Precalculus Algebra

3

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

SPH 226Business and Professional Speech

3

Fall Year 2

CIS 171Linux I

3

CIS 260Network Security And Risk Mgmt

3

CIS 276Server Administration

3

ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3

ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3

Spring Year 2

CIS 146Microcomputer Applications

3

CIS 278Directory Services Administrat

3

CIS 284CIS Internship

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1