Computer Information Systems - Applications, AAS

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Program Code: AASAL
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE

Working in computer installation in today’s business world requires a broad base knowledge in hardware, software and management. Through the presentation of theory, applications and a bit of management, this Applications degree meets the needs of several job descriptions. A graduate with the Associate in Applied Arts and Science Degree Computer Information Systems − Applications meets the technical and knowledge requirements for a database analyst, tech trainer or Web designer. Graduates also are qualified to work in tech support, applications support or help desk positions.

College credit may be given for earned industry certifications.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

1st Semester - 15 Semester Hours

CIS 110 - CIS Concepts and Careers 4 credits
CIS 115 - Microcomputer Applications 4 credits
BUS 158 - Business Math 4 credits *
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credits

2nd Semester - 17-18 Semester Hours

CIS 150 - Programming Concepts 2 credits
CIS 200 - Electronic Spreadsheets 4 credits
BUS 150 - Principles of Business 4 credits
OA 225 - Business Communications 4 credits **
Elective - Suggested Elective 3-4 credits ***

Second Year

1st Semester - 14 Semester Hours

CIS 202 - Microcomputer Databases 4 credits
CIS 205 - Internet Development I 4 credits
BUS 155 - Principles of Management 3 credits
PS 101 - Introduction to Political Science 3 credits

2nd Semester - 16-17 Semester Hours

CIS 130 - Operating Systems 4 credits
CIS 275 - Visual BASIC Programming 4 credits
CIS 284 - Microcomputer Applications Specialist 4 credits
CIS 297 - The CIS Professional 1 credit
CIS 160 - A+ Certification 4 credits
or
CIS 247A - Special Topics in Computer Applications 3 credits
or
CIS 247B - Special Topics in Computer Applications 4 credits
or
(Applications related - minimum 3 credit hours)
CIS 290A - Computer Co-op/Internship 1 credit
CIS 290B - Computer Co-op/Internship 1 credit
CIS 290C - Computer Co-op/Internship 1 credit
CIS 290D - Computer Co-op/Internship 1 credit (optional)

Range Total Credit Hours/Range Total Contact Hours = 62-64/62-64

*or MTH 110 or MTH 112 or higher.

**Students planning to transfer to a four-year program should take ENG 102 and SPC 101 rather than OA 225 .

*** Suggested Electives

ACD 140 - Introduction to Graphic Arts 3 credits
BUS 155 - Principles of Management 3 credits
CIS 120 - Introduction to Networking - Net+ Certification 4 credits
CIS 160 - A+ Certification 4 credits
CIS 225 - Network Security - Security+ Certification 4 credits
CIS 233 - Linux+ Certification 4 credits
CIS 247A - Special Topics in Computer Applications 3 credits
CIS 247B - Special Topics in Computer Applications 4 credits
CIS 267A - Special Topics in Computer Programming 3 credits
CIS 267B - Special Topics in Computer Programming 4 credits
OA 101 - Personal Keyboarding on Microcomputers 1 credit
OA 110 - Beginning Keyboarding 3 credits
OA 115 - Intermediate Keyboarding and Document Formatting 4 credits
OA 130 - Time and Project Management 1 credit
OA 161 - Office Technology 4 credits
OA 164 - Electronic Presentations 2 credits
Note: Courses may count as an elective OR toward the program sequence, not BOTH.