In consultation with a CIS Program Advisor, the student may develop an Individualized Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science degree that is customized to relate to the student’s employment or skill development.
Requirements
Required Courses
Application Course
Select one PC Application course (3 credits). Recommend courses are listed below:
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 135 | Complete PC Word Processing: Word | 3 |
| CIS 145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS 167 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| CIS 202 | Automated Project Management: MS Project | 3 |
| CIS 218 | Advanced PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Linux Operating System (OS) Course
Select one Linux Operating System (OS) course (3 credits) from below:
Core Requirements
Students must select a minimum of 27 credits from any combination of CIS, CNG, CSC, or/and CWB courses. Credits over 27 will reduce the remaining electives needed to fulfill degree requirements.
Electives
Students may select an additional 12 credits of electives from the following ACC, BUS, CIS, CNG, CSC, CWB, MAN, MAR, MGD, or MAT 201 or higher to fulfill remaining degree requirements.
General Education Courses
English
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
Select 3-5 credits of Mathematics (MAT 121 or higher).
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-5 |
Note: Students desiring professional advancement in this field through transfer, especially in Computer Programming should consider taking MAT 201: Calculus I or higher (5 credits) to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics.
General Studies
Select three courses (9 credits) from the Approved Elective List. Recommended categories and courses include ANY Business & Information Technology, or courses in Ethics, Communication and Management as listed below. Please Note: CIS and CSC coursework cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements in this program.
Ethics
Communication
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 209 | Intrapersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Management
| MAN 216 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MAN 226 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAN 241 | Project Management in Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required General Education Courses