Computer Information Systems, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree develops employable technologists who apply what they have learned to solve practical business problems. Students gain a solid IT foundation. The curriculum helps students develop five areas of employment competencies: management, team building, communication, critical-thinking, and technical skills. Students hone business and soft skills and are encouraged to benefit from field experiences and obtain IT certifications.
The program level objectives for students completing the BS in Computer Information Systems are as follows:
- To build and strengthen students' competencies, qualifications and marketability in four (4) areas:
- Technical / Practical Skills
- Business / Soft Skills
- Industry Training / Experience
- Certification Preparation
- To cultivate problem-solving and critical thinking skills to solve complex computing problems through identification, assessment and evaluation of business and information systems; effectively design and develop diverse software applications and implement well-secured systems
- To promote students' leadership and decision-making skills; and ability to work with others to function effectively as business solution providers
- To strengthen students' awareness in conducting themselves in a manner that is professional ethical, and social
- To adequately prepare students for rewarding careers in computer and information technology related fields
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major-Related Courses | ||
| IT-100 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| IT-127 | Computer Hardware and Software | 3 |
| IT-130 | Database | 3 |
| IT-135 | CCNA I: Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| IT-150 | Web Design Technology | 3 |
| IT-235 | CCNA II: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| IT-280 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| IT-373 | Network Security | 3 |
| IT-376 | Wireless Technology | 3 |
| IT-390 | Internship Seminar I | 3 |
| IT-440 | Cloud Foundations | 3 |
| IT-495 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Major Area Elective, Open Electives, or Minor Courses | 21 | |
| Major-Related Courses Subtotal | 57 | |
| General Education and Related Courses | ||
| IT-160 | Programming Logic | 3 |
| IT-260 | Advanced Programming | 3 |
| IT-295 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| IT-320 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| IT-330 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| IT-396 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| IT-494 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| English Credits 1 | 12 | |
| LA-122 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| MA-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MA-120 | Finite Mathematics & Linear Modeling | 3 |
| MA-142 | Precalculus | 3 |
| or MA-235 | Statistics for Business Decisions I | |
| Liberal Arts Electives (including IT-Liberal Arts Courses) | 18 | |
| General Education and Related Courses Subtotal | 63 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
LA-205 Professional Communication may substitute for one EN (English) course.
Recommended Sequence
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| IT-100 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| EN-111 | College Writing and Critical Analysis | 3 |
| LA-122 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| LA-ELE | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| MA-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| IT-127 | Computer Hardware and Software | 3 |
| IT-130 | Database | 3 |
| IT-135 | CCNA I: Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| EN-121 | Analytical Thinking, Writing & Research | 3 |
| MA-120 | Finite Mathematics & Linear Modeling | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| IT-150 | Web Design Technology | 3 |
| IT-160 | Programming Logic | 3 |
| IT-235 | CCNA II: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| IT-ELE | IT Elective | 3 |
| EN-206 | Professional Writing and Presentation | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| IT-295 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| IT-ELE | IT Elective | 3 |
| IT-ELE | IT Elective | 3 |
| LA-ELE | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| MA-142 or MA-235 |
Precalculus or Statistics for Business Decisions I |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| IT-280 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| IT-330 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| IT-ELE | IT Elective | 3 |
| IT-ELE | IT Elective | 3 |
| EN-221 or LA-205 |
Literary Criticism and Analysis or Professional Communication |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| IT-320 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| IT-373 | Network Security | 3 |
| IT-396 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| IT-ELE | IT Elective | 3 |
| LA-ELE | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| IT-376 | Wireless Technology | 3 |
| IT-390 | Internship Seminar I | 3 |
| IT-440 | Cloud Foundations | 3 |
| IT-494 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| IT-ELE | IT Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| IT-260 | Advanced Programming | 3 |
| IT-495 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| LA-ELE | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| LA-ELE | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| LA-ELE | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Open Electives should be used for courses in the technology area you would like to concentrate, such as Networking, Web and Database, Security or Programming.