Degree Requirements

Computer Information Systems

 
 
Career Program - 60-62 Semester Hours
General Education Courses: 12-14 hours
____ ENG 1013 Composition I 3 credit hours
____ ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications
OR ENG 1023 Composition II 3 credit hours
____ SPH 2303 Public Speaking 3 credit hours
OR MATH 0903 Intermediate Algebra  
____ MATH 1203 College Algebra 3 credit hous
____ UACC 1002 Freshman Seminar (if required)
Technical Courses: 36 hours
____ CIS 1103 Computer Hardware and Software I 3 credit hours
____ CIS 1113 Networking Essentials 3 credit hours
____ CIS 1133 Introduction to Computer Programming: Logic and Language 3 credit hours
____ CIS 1203 Introduction to Network Administration 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2023 Internet Technologies 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2033 Network Operating Systems 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2103 Computer Hardware and Software II 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2123 Local Area Networking I 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2133 Local Area Networking II 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2143 Local Area Networking III 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2203 Introduction to Wireless Technology 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2253 Introduction to LINUX 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2303 Network Security 3 credit hours
Social Science Courses: 3 hours
Three hours of social science electives must be selected from the following list:
____ ANTH 2333 Introduction to Anthropology 3 credit hours
____ CRIM 2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2453 Macroeconomics 3 credit hours
____ ECON 2463 Microeconomics 3 credit hours
____ GEOG 2013 Regional Geography of the World 3 credit hours
____ HIST 1003 Western Civilization I 3 credit hours
____ HIST 1013 Western Civilization II 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2003 United States History I 3 credit hours
____ HIST 2013 United States History II 3 credit hours
____ PSCI 2003 American Government 3 credit hours
____ PSY 2003 General Psychology 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2013 Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2023 Social Problems 3 credit hours
____ SOC 2043 Marriage and the Family 3 credit hours
Related Electives: 9 hours
Nine hours of electives must be selected from the following list:
____ CIS 2433 Java Programming 3 credit hours
OR MATH 1203 College Algebra 3 credit hours
____ BUS 1233 Database Management 3 credit hours
____ CIS 2423 Visual Basic 3 credit hours
(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. )
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Graduates are employed as:

  • Network administrators
  • Help desk specialists
  • Service Technicians
Hint
  • Students should take all developmental courses early in order to focus on career courses 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
The Computer Information Systems program is designed to provide students with computer programming skills and a knowledge of computer operating systems that will prepare them for careers in today’s emerging information technology field.
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