Computer Information Science (Computer Programming Option) Associate in Applied Science

CIP Code

11.0101

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 Programming. 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 101

English Composition I

3

Area Il: Humanities and Fine Arts

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 106	Fund Of Oral Communication	3
SPH 107	Fund Of Public Speaking	3

Select 3 credit hours from:

ART 100	Art Appreciation	3
MUS 101	Music Appreciation	3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

CIS 150	Introduction To Computer Logic	3
MTH 112	Precalculus Algebra	3

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

Select 3 credit hours from:

ECO 231	Principles Of Macroeconomics I	3
ECO 232	Prin Of Microeconomics Ii	3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses

BUS 180	Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process	3
CIS 134	IT Fundamentals	3
CIS 146	Microcomputer Applications	3
CIS 161	Introduction to Networking Communications	3
CIS 162	Advanced Networking	3
CIS 171	Linux I	3
CIS 260	Network Security And Risk Mgmt	3
CIS 268	Software Support	3
CIS 269	Hardware Support	3
CIS 189	Co-Op For Cis I	3
WKO 101	Workplace Skills Development I	1

Area V: General Education Required Concentration Courses

CIS 196	Commercial Software Appl	3
CIS 202	Python Programming	3
CIS 251	C++ Programming	3
CIS 252	Advanced C++ Programming	3
CIS 255	Java Programming	3
CIS 256	Advanced Java	3

Students Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students

Fall Year 1

CIS 134	IT Fundamentals	3
CIS 161	Introduction to Networking Communications	3
CIS 251	C++ Programming	3
CIS 268	Software Support	3

Spring Year 1

CIS 150	Introduction To Computer Logic	3
CIS 162	Advanced Networking	3
CIS 252	Advanced C++ Programming	3
CIS 255	Java Programming	3
CIS 269	Hardware Support	3

Summer Year 1

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
BUS 180	Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process	3
MTH 112	Precalculus Algebra	3
CIS 256	Advanced Java	3
ART 100	Art Appreciation	3
	Or
MUS 101	Music Appreciation	3

Fall Year 2

CIS 171	Linux I	3
CIS 196	Commercial Software Appl	3
CIS 202	Python Programming	3
CIS 260	Network Security And Risk Mgmt	3

Spring Year 2

ECO 231	Principles Of Macroeconomics I	3
	Or
ECO 232	Prin Of Microeconomics Ii	3
CIS 146	Microcomputer Applications	3
CIS 189	Co-Op For Cis I	3
WKO 101	Workplace Skills Development I	1
SPH 106	Fund Of Oral Communication	3
	Or
SPH 107	Fund Of Public Speaking	3

Total Credit Hours: 67