CIS 437 - Computer Information Systems, A.A.S.

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This program has been revised. Click here to learn about the updates in the addendum, under “Program Changes.”

This degree program prepares students for employment as entry level application programmers or operators.

This planner is designed to provide the relevant skills and knowledge required for today’s job market. Students should meet with their advisor for information on the how career-focused credentials can stack into additional certificates and degrees and with Career Services to prepare themselves for the job market.

This planner assumes placement into college-level English and mathematics courses.

A minimum of 60 credit hours are required for this Associate in Applied Science degree.

First Year

Fall Semester

To Do List:

Meet with your advisor for scholarship opportunities and for further Financial Aid information.
If your Mathematics and English placement requires co-requisite or additional coursework, meet with your advisor to plan for the incorporation of these additional courses into your plan.

CIS 101 - Introduction to Computers (3)
CIS 111 - Intro to Programming: Python (3)
CIS 118 - Web Site Development (3)
ENG 103 - Composition I (3) OR ENG 109 - Introduction to Technical Report Writing (3) Fall Semester Total Hours: 15

Spring Semester

CIS 119 - JavaScript (3)
CIS 140 - Networking Fundamentals (4)
COM 100 - Oral Communication (3) OR COM 108 - Communication in the Workplace (3)
MAT 150 - College Algebra (4) OR MAT 210 - Finite Mathematics (3)
Spring Semester Total Hours: 16-17

Second Year

Fall Semester

To Do List:

Explore internships available by meeting with Career Services.

CIS 123 - Management Information Systems (3)
CIS 150 - C++ Programming I (3)
CIS 160 - Java Programming I (3)
CIS or other approved elective(s) (3)
Fall Semester Total Hours: 15

Spring Semester

To Do List:

Apply for Graduation.
Meet with Career Services for resume and job placement assistance.

CIS 236 - CIS Project (3) OR CIS 296 - CIS Internship (3)
CIS 250 - C++ Programming II (3)
CIS 260 - Java Programming II (3)
CIS 265 - Server-side Programming (3)
CIS or other approved elective(s) (2)
Spring Semester Total Hours: 14

CIS or Other Approved Electives:

Other relevant courses with consent of CIS department.

Discuss your future plans with a CIS advisor.