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

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Or

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

CIS 150Introduction To Computer Logic

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Select 3 credit hours from:

MTH 110Finite Mathematics

3

MTH 112Precalculus Algebra

3

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

Total Credit Hours:3

Select 3 credit hours from:

ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3

ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses

BUS 180Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process

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

Total Credit Hours:31

Area V: General Education Required Concentration Courses

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

Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credit Hours: 64

 

 

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

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 146Computer Applications

3

CIS 278Directory Services Administrat

3

CIS 284CIS Internship

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1