Degree Requirements

Computer Information Science

 
 
Transfer Program - 61-64 Semester Hours
UACCM has articulated the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Computer Information Science with Arkansas Tech University’s Information Science and Computer Science programs and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Information Science program. Specific requirements for each program are indicated by the following superscript notations: (1) ATU Information Science, (2) ATU Computer Science, and (3) UALR Information Science. Students interested in any of these program options may obtain an individual program of study from the office of Academic Services or their advisor, or the college's Web site.
English/Communications: 9 hours
____ ENG 1013 Composition I 3 credit hours
____ ENG 1023 Composition II 3 credit hours
____ ENG 2023 Technical Communications1, 2
OR SPH 2303 Public Speaking3 3 credit hours
Freshman Seminar: 0-2 hours
____ UACC 1002 Freshman Seminar (if required) 2 credit hours
Mathematics: 6 hours
____ MATH 1203 College Algebra 3 credit hours
____ MATH 2013 Discrete Mathematics1, 2, 3
OR MATH 1213 Plane Trigonometry2, 3
OR MATH 2023 Calculus for Business1 3 credit hours
Science: 8 hours
Must have four hours of biological science.
____ BIOL 1004 Fundamentals of Biology
OR BIOL 2024 General Botany
OR BIOL 2004 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
OR BIOL 2034 Principles of Zoology 4 credit hours
____ PHY 2004 Physical Science
OR CHEM 1004 Fundamentals of Chemistry
OR CHEM 2121 General College Chemistry I Lab
AND CHEM 2123 General College Chemistry I
OR SCI 2014 Earth Science 4 credit hours
Social Science: 9 hours
____ HIST 1003 Western Civilization I
OR HIST 1013 Western Civilization II 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2003 United States History I
OR HIST 2013 United States History II
OR PSCI 2003 American Government 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2453 Macroeconomics1
OR xxx3 Social Science Elective2
OR PSY 2003 General Psychology3 3 credit hours
Fine Arts/Humanities: 6 hours
____ ART 2003 Art Appreciation
OR MUS 2003 Music Appreciation
OR THEA 2003 Theatre Appreciation 3 credit hours
____ ENG 2213 World Literature I
OR ENG 2223 World Literature II 3 credit hours
CIS Core Requirements: 15 hours
____ CIS 1103 Computer Hardware & Software I 3 credit hours
____ CIS 1133 Intro to Computer Programming Logic & Language 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2103 Computer Hardware & Software II 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2023 Internet Technologies 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2433 Java Programming 3 credit hours
Technical Courses: 9 hours
Students planning to transfer to UALR or ATU should refer to the specific degree requirements listed below.  For students planning to transfer to other programs, the courses must be approved by a CIS advisor.
UALR Information Science Requirements (9 hours): CIS 2423 Visual Basic Programming, ECON 2453 Macroeconomics OR ECON 2463 Microeconomics, AND MATH 2013 Discrete Mathematics OR MATH 1213 Plane Trigonometry
ATU Information Science and Computer Science Requirements (9 hours): CIS 1113 Network Essentials, CIS 2123 Local Area Networking I. Technical Electives: (3 hours) Contact CIS advisor for list of approved electives.
Note: ATU does not accept SPH 2303 Public Speaking for degrees in Computer and Information Science or Business.
UACCM does not currently offer a Physics course. Students may take an applicable Physics course at a four-year institution and transfer the credits back to UACCM to meet graduation requirements.
(Students are required to take Freshman Seminar if they score below a 19 on the ACT test in reading, math or writing or comparable scores on the COMPASS test. )
Related Degrees
Computer Maintencance
Certificate of Proficiency
Networking Technology
Certificate of Proficiency
Computer Information Systems
Technical Certificate
Computer Information Systems
A.A.S.
ACTS
Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)
After UACCM
This program is designed for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field. The transferability of CIS and business courses vary by institution; therefore, it is very important for students to consult with their CIS academic advisor for further information on requirements at specific institutions.
Hint
  • Students should own or consider purchasing a computer.
  • Students should take all developmental courses early in order to focus on degree-required classes in later semesters.
  • Students should take classes when offered as some classes are only offered certain semesters.
  • Students should plan electives early to insure completion of courses within the desired time frame.
Note
This program enables students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Science. Students may then transfer to the four-year institution of their choice to complete their degree.