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Computer Information Systems B.S.

Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120

This major is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, techniques, and experience essential for obtaining a variety of positions in the IT industry, with special emphasis available in programming/software engineering, network administration, and system administration. In addition to other institutional and graduation requirements, majors complete a 39-hour CIS core, and two specializations or a minor. Elective courses will be chosen to ensure students earn a total of no less than 120 hours. A requirement of the major is an internship experience that provides students with the opportunity to work in a field related to their major and earn credit for this work experience.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • SLO 1: Students will apply theories and/or methods to solve problems.
  • SLO 2: Students will demonstrate successful individual and collaborative communication skills.
  • SLO 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to use content knowledge and skills relevant to the workplace.
  • SLO 4: Students will demonstrate proficiency and resourcefulness appropriate for the contemporary environment.  
  • SLO 5:    Students will participate in experiential learning in at least one of the following ways: internships, service learning, or leadership experience.

Requirements

Within the 36-hour essential studies requirement, students must complete the following pre-requisite to this major:

MATH 103College Algebra

3

Core Requirements:

BADM 302Principles Of Management

3
BUSN 340Project Management

3
BUSN 355Management Information Systems

3
BUSN 391Professional Development

1
CIS 204Programming I

3
CIS 220Hardware Troubleshooting

3
CIS 240Introduction to Graphic Design

3
CIS 270Operating System Principles

3
CIS 300Introduction to Relational Database

3
CIS 310Data Communications

3
CIS 330Systems Analysis and Design

3
CIS 365Website Design and Development

3
CIS 455Cis Capstone

2
CIS 497SInternship

0.50-10.00
Total Credit Hours:39

Specialization Areas:

Choose two specialization areas or a minor.

Programming/Software Engineering:

CIS 205Programming II

3
CIS 360Adv Relational Dbase Mgmt Systems

3
CIS 377C#

3
CIS 421Web Application Programming

3
or
CIS 422.NET Web Application Programming

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Network Administration:

CIS 312Network Administration I

3
CIS 313System Administration I

3
CIS 320Data and Network Security

3
CIS 411Advanced System and Network Administration

3
Total Credit Hours:12

System Administration:

CIS 313System Administration I

3
CIS 412Database Server Administration

3
CIS 414Email Server Administration

3
CIS 415Web Server Administration

3
Total Credit Hours:12