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    Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Computer Information Systems - Computer Programming Option, AAS


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The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, Computer Programming option is designed for students who are interested in developing and applying programming skills for use in scripting, website development, and database management.

ACTS Course Numbers

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Degree Requirements

-This degree requires successful completion of 62-64 credit hours.

-A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation.

-Please note: additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met. 

Career Opportunities

Programmer/Analyst, Web Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Programmer

Semester One


Recommended Sequence

Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  BUSI 14083  Microcomputer Applications 3    
  CPSI 11473  Programming I 3    
  ENGL 10103  English Composition I 3    
  MATH 11003  College Algebra 3    
  Social Science (must have HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, GEOG, ANTH or ECON prefix) 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 16 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CPSI 11373  Internet Technologies 3    
  CPSI 15973  Programming II 3    
  CPSI 25174  Intro to Computer Science I 4    
  ENGL 10203  English Composition II 3    
  SPCH 10003  Speech Communication 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three


Complete all 16 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CPSI 11773   Programming for the Web 3    
  CPSI 12373  Fund of Information Security 3    
  CPSI 14173  Relational Database Programming 3    
  CPSI 26173  Object-Oriented Programming 3    
  CPSI 26474  Introduction to Computer Science II 4    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Four


Complete all 15-17 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CPSI 21473  Data Analytics 3    
  CPSI 25473  Mobile App Development 3    
  CPSI 27373  Data Structures 3    
  CIS ELECTIVE (work with advisor to complete electivesthat align with academic and career goals) 3-4    
  CIS ELECTIVE 3-4    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 62-64 Credit Hours


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