Computer Information Systems Associate Degree Curriculum

(CIP Codes 11.01 - 11.9999)

Join one of the fastest growing and well paying career fields today. Become a computer-savvy problem solver! A computer information systems degrees provide AAU graduates with a variety of career options. AAU graduates successfully take their associates degree straight into network administration, systems management, programming, web development and design, systems analysis, technical support, and computer information systems security, providing immediate value to their new employers.

Special Attention to Associate of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS)

The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) provides guidance for the Computer Information Systems Associate Degree program. According to the ACM, students are expected, as a prerequisite, to have a basic proficiency in the fundamental tools of personal computing such as email, web browsing, spreadsheets, word processing, desktop database management systems, presentation graphics and external database retrieval tools.

Course #

Course Name

Credit Hours

Semester 1

ORI100

 Allied Online Orientation

0

CIS105

 Introduction to Computer Science

3

ISY101

 Introduction to Computer Systems

3

ENG160

 English Composition I

3

MAT115 or MAT120

 Business Problem Solving or College Algebra

3

PHI107

Introduction to Ethics

3

Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester 2

 

CIS110

 Introduction to Computer Programming

3

CIS201

 Discrete Mathematics

3

CIS115

 Introduction to Programming with Visual Basic

3

ENG170

 English Composition II

3

SOC250

Society and Technology

3

Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester 3

 

CIS211 Data Structures I

3

COM120 Principles of Communication

3

ISY205 Microsoft Access

3

Gen Ed

Behavioral/Social Science Elective

(100-200 Level)*

3

Gen Ed Science Elective (100-200)**

3

Semester Credit Hours

15

Semester 4

 

CIS210

 Computer Organization

3

CIS1221

 Data Structures II

3

Gen Ed

Behavioral/Social Science Elective

(100-200 Level)*

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

Semester Credit Hours

15

Total Credit Hours Required

60

*Behavioral/Social Science Elective Courses Include: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Psychology and Sociology

**Science/Computer Science Elective Courses Include: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Energy, Information Systems and Solar

 

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