Computer Information Science (Computer Programming Option) Associate in Applied Science

This program provides students with knowledge and skills needed by entry-level computer operators, computer programmers, and systems analysts. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Computer Information Science with a major concentration in Computer Programming. To receive an AAS, students must complete General Education core requirements, Computer Information Science core requirements, and additional courses to satisfy the requirements in the chosen area of concentration. Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.

Requirements

Area I: Written Composition

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Or

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

Area Il: Humanities and Fine Arts

Select 3 credit hours from:

SPH 106Fund Of Oral Communication

3

SPH 107Fund Of Public Speaking

3

Select 3 credit hours from:

ART 100Art Appreciation

3

MUS 101Music Appreciation

3

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

CIS 150Introduction To Computer Logic

3

Select 3 credit hours from:

MTH 110Finite Mathematics

3

MTH 112Precalculus Algebra

3

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

Select 3 credit hours from:

ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3

ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3

Area V: General Education Required Core Courses

BUS 180Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process

3

BUS 296Business Internship

3

CIS 134IT Fundamentals

3

CIS 146Microcomputer Applications

3

CIS 161Introduction to Networking Communications

3

CIS 162Advanced Networking

3

CIS 171Linux I

3

CIS 260Network Security And Risk Mgmt

3

CIS 268Software Support

3

CIS 269Hardware Support

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1

Area V: General Education Required Concentration Courses

CIS 196Commercial Software Appl

3

CIS 202Python Programming

3

CIS 251C++ Programming

3

CIS 252Advanced C++ Programming

3

CIS 255Java Programming

3

CIS 256Advanced Java

3

Students Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Students

Fall Year 1

CIS 134IT Fundamentals

3

CIS 161Introduction to Networking Communications

3

CIS 251C++ Programming

3

CIS 268Software Support

3

Spring Year 1

CIS 150Introduction To Computer Logic

3

CIS 162Advanced Networking

3

CIS 252Advanced C++ Programming

3

CIS 255Java Programming

3

CIS 269Hardware Support

3

Summer Year 1

BUS 180Fund of Mgmt Inf Systems and the Bus Process

3

CIS 256Advanced Java

3

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Or

ENG 131Applied Writing

3

MTH 110Finite Mathematics

3

Or

MTH 112Precalculus Algebra

3

Area II Elective

3

Fall Year 2

CIS 171Linux I

3

CIS 196Commercial Software Appl

3

CIS 202Python Programming

3

CIS 260Network Security And Risk Mgmt

3

Spring Year 2

BUS 296Business Internship

3

CIS 146Microcomputer Applications

3

SPH 106 or 107

3

WKO 101Workplace Skills Development I

1

ECO 231Principles Of Macroeconomics I

3

Or

ECO 232Prin Of Microeconomics Ii

3