Computer Information Systems BS Requirements

The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Computer Information Systems (CIS) develops employable technologists who apply what they have learned to solve practical business problems. Students gain a solid IT foundation. The curriculum helps students develop five areas of employment competencies: management, team building, communication, critical-thinking, and technical skills. Students hone business and soft skills and are encouraged to benefit from field experiences and obtain IT certifications.

Major-Related Courses

57 Credits

IT-100Introduction to Information Technology

3

IT-120Computer Hardware

3

IT-126Computer Software

3

IT-130Database

3

IT-150Web Design Technology

3

IT-170Cisco I: Cisco Networking Basics

3

IT-172Cisco II: Cisco Basic Routing

3

IT-265Visual Basic

3

IT-373Network Security

3

IT-376Wireless Technology

3

IT-390Internship Seminar

3

IT-495Senior Seminar

3

-Major-Area Electives, Open Electives or Minor Courses

21

Total Credit Hours:57

General Education and Related Courses

63 Credits

EN-111College Writing and Critical Analysis

3

EN-121Analytical Thinking, Writing, and Research

3

EN-206Professional Writing and Presentation

3

EN-221Literary Criticism and Analysis

3

IT-160Programming Logic

3

IT-260Advanced Programming

3

IT-295System Analysis & Design

3

IT-320Operating Systems

3

IT-330Database Management Systems

3

IT-396Management Information Systems

3

IT-494IT Project Management

3

LA-122Fundamentals of Communication

3

MA-115Quantitative Reasoning

3

MA-120Finite Mathematics & Linear Modeling

3

MA-145Statistics for Business Decisions I

3

-or

MA-242Calculus I

3

-Liberal Arts Electives (including IT-Liberal Arts Courses) 18 Credits

18

Total Credit Hours:63

Total Credit Hours: 120