The computer information systems AA pathway degree is ideal for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in computer and information sciences and work in business or related fields.
Careers include finance analysts, actuaries, statisticians, economists, and positions related to designing, testing and implementing computer programs in various segments of business and industry, management, operations, and business planning.
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
AA.CIS (60 credit hours)
This pathway is for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in computer and information sciences and work in business or related fields.
Careers include finance analysts, actuaries, statisticians, economists, and positions in designing, testing and implementing computer programs in various segments of business and industry, management, operations, and business planning.
YEAR I – First Semester
†CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology - 3 cr.
†ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr.
†MAC 2311 Calculus and Analytic Geometry - 5 cr.
†SLS 1106, First Year Experience Orientation – 3 cr.
Biological Science General Education - 3-4 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
†ENC 1102 English Composition II - 3 cr.
†MAC 2312 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II - 5 cr.
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I – 4 cr.
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus Laboratory I – 1 cr.
YEAR I – Third Semester
COP 1000 Programming Logic – 3 cr.
SPC 1608 Public Speaking – 3 cr.
Behavioral Science General Education CORE – 3 cr.
YEAR II – First Semester
†MAC 2313 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III - 5 cr.
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II – 4 cr.
PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus Laboratory II – 1 cr.
Biological Sciences General Education – 3 cr.
Humanities General Education CORE – 3 cr.
YEAR II – Second Semester
†IDS 2891 Connections - 1 cr.
†AMH 2020 Modern American History or †POS 2041 American Government – 3 cr.
Humanities General Education – 3 cr.
Behavioral Science, History, Political Science, Economics – 3 cr.
**Elective – 3 cr.
**Select 3 credit hours from the following elective course options:
COP 1030 Introduction to Python Programming - 3 cr.
COP 1220 Programming in C - 3 cr.
COP 2800 Java Programming. - 3 cr.
COP 2224 Programming in C++ - 3 cr.
COP 2360 Programming in C# - 3 cr.
COP 2805C Java Advanced - 3 cr.
Common Course Prerequisites recommended by the State for successful transfer to the university are marked with an asterisk (*)
†Courses symbolized by a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery method. Online availability may vary by academic term.