This AAS degree pathway is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in computer programming. This pathway contains many courses that transfer to a Bachelor’s degree in programming/Computer Science. See a CIS Program Advisor for more information about what transfers, it could be a combination of computer information systems as well as computer science courses.
Requirements
Students are strongly advised to meet with the Program Director before starting this degree pathway to obtain advisement and proper sequencing of courses.
Required Courses
Application Course
Select one PC Application course (3 credits). Recommend courses are listed below:
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS 202 | Automated Project Management: MS Project | 3 |
| CIS 218 | Advanced PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Core Requirements
| CIS 145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CSC 119 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CSC 160 | Computer Science I: (Language) | 4 |
| CSC 161 | Computer Science II: (Language) | 4 |
| CNG 201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Computer Science Electives
Select a minimum of 9 credits from any Computer Science course. Credits over 9 will reduce the remaining electives needed to fulfill degree requirements.
Electives
Please meet with a Program Advisor to discuss electives that align with your intended career interests.
Select (13-16) credits from Math 201 Calculus I or higher courses or any combination of CIS, CSC, CWB to fulfill remaining degree requirements. Students uncertain of career interests may complete courses that will also complete additional certificates in Database and Web Development to compliment programming knowledge and skills.
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.
Transfer students are strongly advised to meet with the Program Director before selecting general studies coursework for the AAS Degree in Programming. GT coursework such as Natural and Physical Sciences sequenced coursework (e.g. PHY 111 and PHY 112), MAT 121 or higher and ENG 122 may be quality courses to consider but will be dependent on the intended transfer institution.
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