Computer Information Systems (CIT)
2017-2018
AN OPTION OF LIBERAL ARTS
Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)
Open Admissions
Division: Stem And Education
The Computer Information Systems Program provides the first two years of study leading to a baccalaureate degree in Computer Information Systems.
The curriculum consists of courses in programming, systems development, and business. This Information Systems focus is combined with a broad background in the liberal arts, including courses in English composition, mathematics, laboratory science, social sciences and humanities. This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year computer information systems curriculum.
Mass Transfer agreements currently exist with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Framingham State, Fitchburg State, Worcester State, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, and UMass Lowell.
First Year
Fall
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
HUM-ELECTIVE
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
SS-ELECTIVE
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
MAT151-XXX
| Mathematics Elective MAT151 level or above | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
MAT152-XXX
| Mathematics Elective MAT152 level or above | 3 |
CPS Elective
| Computer Science Elective | 4 |
CMP102-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| CPS101 | Computer Science 1 (Java 1) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Year
Fall
CPS Elective
| Computer Science Elective | 4 |
SS-ELECTIVE
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
HUM-ELECTIVE
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
LS-Elective
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
SS-ELECTIVE
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
HUM-ELECTIVE
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
SCI-ELECTIVE
| Science Elective | 3 |
CPS Elective
| Computer Science Elective | 4 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.
Math Electives: A minimum of 6 credits in mathematics is required at the MAT151 - Precalculus 1 level or above. Calculus 1 is often required at transfer institutions.
Program Note
Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60