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Computer Information Systems, A.A.S.

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Degree Offered

  • Associate of Applied Science

Nature of the Program

This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and support computer hardware, software applications, operating systems, networking, and security of computers. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to earn various industry-recognized entry-level certifications.The program is designed to prepare students for viable employment.  The AAS in CIS also serves as the first two years of the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree.

Career Opportunities

Careers are available in small to medium-sized businesses' Information Technology departments with job titles such as Call Center Technician, Technical Support Specialist, Junior Network Administrator, Junior Manager of Information Systems, Computer Repair Technician, Computer Systems Technician.


Faculty

Chair

  • Jeff Jones - M.S. Forestry
    Year @ PSC (2003)

Instructor

  • Dr. Christopher Bilitsky - Ed. D. Organizational Leadership
    Year @ PSC (2022)

Admissions

Entering freshmen are admitted directly into the major.

General Education Foundations

Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.

NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.

Course List
Code Title Hours
General Education Foundations
F1 - Composition & Rhetoric3-6
ENGL 101
& ENGL 102
Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric
and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research
or ENGL 103
Accelerated Academic Writing
F2A/F2B - Science & Technology4-6
F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning3-4
F4 - Society & Connections3
F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past3
F6 - The Arts & Creativity3
F7 - Global Studies & Diversity3
F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree)9
Total Hours31-37

Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.

Curriculum Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
ENGL 101Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric (GEF 1)3
MATH 124Algebra with Applications (GEF 3)3
CS 101Intro to Computer Applications (GEF 2)4
COMM 104Fundamentals of Public Communication (GEF 5)3
PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology (GEF 4)3
ACCT 201Principles of Accounting 13
ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics (GEF 8)3
or ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
CIS 100Introduction to Computer Information Systems3
CIS 112Intro to Networking and Security 3
CIS 236Introduction to Cyber Security3
CIS 245Applied Programming3
CIS 248System Analysis and Design3
CIS 252Database Design 13
WVUE 191First Year Seminar1
Lower Level Major Elective (Select four of the following):12
CIS 106
PC Hardware Concepts
CIS 107
Operating Systems Concepts
CIS 118
Web Page Design
CIS 237
Linux Operating Systems
CIS 241
Networking Fundamentals
CIS 250
Directed Computer Experience 1
Electives7
Total Hours60

Suggested Plan of Study

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 101 (GEF 1)3COMM 104 (GEF 5)3
CS 101 (GEF 2)4CIS 1123
CIS 1003CIS 2453
PSYC 101 (GEF 4)3MATH 124 (GEF 3)3
WVUE 1911Lower Level Major Elective3
Elective1 
 15 15
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ACCT 2013ECON 201 or 202 (GEF 8)3
CIS 2363Lower Level Major Elective3
CIS 2483Lower Level Major Elective3
CIS 2523Elective3
Lower Level Major Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Total credit hours: 60

Major Learning Outcomes

Computer Information Systems, A.A.S.

Explain best practices in cybersecurity

Describe the functions of computer networks

Create a computer program relevant to the workforce

Design a database appropriate for business purposes

Exhibit effective communication skills necessary to obtain viable employment in the Computer Information Systems field

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