Computer Information Specialist (AAS) Degree - 20107

2023-2024 Recommended Course Sequencing

 

Course
Requirement Field
Credits
Notes
Fall - 1st Semester
CIS 170 Working in Technology
Core Curriculum
3
Fall Only
CMP 103 Introduction to Computer Based Systems
Core Curriculum
3
Fall & Spring-Online & Face to Face
CIS 180 IT Fundamentals
Core Curriculum
3
Fall Only
ENG 101 Written Communications I
General Education
3
Placement required or ENG100 
CMP 272 Website Development I
Core Curriculum
3
Fall & Spring-Face to Face
Total Semester Credit Hours
15
Note: Any developmental courses must be taken in addition to the above during this semester as prerequisites for later courses. General Education Courses must be chosen from the approved list.
Course
Requirement Field
Credits
Notes
Spring - 2nd Semester
BUS 111 Business Math  OR
MAT 100 Applied Math

General Education
3 to  4
 
CIS 195 Networking Systems I
Core Curriculum 
3
Spring Only
CMP 201 Systems and Procedures
Core Curriculum 
3
Spring Only
Curriculum Related Course
Curriculum Related Course
3
 
General Education Elective
General Education 
3
Must be from approved list
Total Semester Credit Hours
15-16
Course
Requirement Field
Credits
Notes
Fall - 3rd Semester
CMP 170 Database Management with Microsoft Access
Core Curriculum
3
Fall-Face to Face; Spring-Online

ENG 102  Written Communications II OR
ENG 260  Technical Report Writing OR
TEC 260 Technical Report Writing

General Education 
3
Fall-Face to Face; Spring-Onine & Face to Face         
CIS 190 Operating systems I
Core Curriculum
3
Spring Only
General Education Elective
General Education
3
Must be from approved list
CMP 128 C# Programming I
Core Curriculum
3
Fall Only
Total Semester Credit Hours
15-16
Course
Requirement Field
Credits
Notes
Spring - 4th Semester
CIS 210 Cyber Security Technician I
Core Curriculum
3
Spring Only
CMP 291 CIS Practicum
Core Curriculum
5
Fall & Spring
Curriculum Related Course
Curriculum Related 
3
 
General  Education Elective
General  Education 
3
Must be from approved list
Elective Course
Elective
4-5
 
Total Semester Credit Hours
18-19

 

Total Degree Credit Hours Required  
Total Core Curriculum Requirements 35
Total Curriculum Related Requirements 6
Total General Education Requirements 18-19
Total Elective Requirements 4-5
Total Degree Requirements  64


Notes:
The above is the preferred sequence and has been made to maximize student success. If a student enters the program in the spring, or transfers in credits adjustments will have to be made. Pay close attention to Fall Only & Spring Only courses.
This degree dictates specific courses that must be taken as part to meet the General Education requirements. Consult your catalog. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better--Be sure to check the catalog for other changes and requirements

Curriculum Related Courses must be chosen from the following list:
CMP 145 – App Dev Spring Only
CMP 273 – Web Development II
CMP 155 – Google IT Support I Spring & Summer
CMP 156 – Google IT Support II Spring & Summer
CIS 201 – Securing Server Systems Spring Only
CIS 211 – Cyber Security Technician II Spring Only