Computer Information Systems, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• CSC 116 - Information Computing Credits: 3
• CIS 125 - Intro to Programming Logic w/ Credits: 3
• CIS 303 - Introduction to Database Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select 3 credits from Option 1  Credits: 3

Semester 2

• WDV 101 - Intro HTML and CSS Credits: 3
• CIS 332 - Database and SQL Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS degree Core Math or Science    Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 2 not already part of the program  Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 3 Credits: 3

Semester 3

• CIS 152 - Data Structures Credits: 3
• CIS 338 - SQL/Oracle Credits: 3
• WDV 221 - Intro Javascript Credits: 3
• Select any 3 credit AAS degree Core Communications   Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits AAS degree core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities    Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 4 not already part of the program Credits: 3

Semester 4

• Select any 9 credits from CIS, DAT, INF, or WDV not already used in the program Credits: 9
• Select 6 credits AAS degree Distributed  Credits: 6

Total Credits Required to Complete the Degree - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $14,072**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

You may work as an entry-level junior programmer or assistant programmer. Tasks may include:

• Analyzing problems and design solutions. 

• Writing computer software for a variety of business applications. 

• Maintaining computer software applications. 

• Testing software applications. 

• Assessing and identifying user’s needs. 

• Using a variety of information technology skills to design, create and implement business solutions.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Ability to understand problem and design an appropriate solution.

• Communicate verbally and in writing. 

• Be self-motivated. 

• Adapt to emerging technologies. 

• Concentrate for long periods of time. 

• Work in a team environment. 

• Meet deadlines.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Coursework represents current development techniques and technologies which are rapidly changing, and you will learn new technologies often in an Information Technology career. 

• You will have a skilled trade. 

• Consider additional courses in related areas such as SQL Application Developer, Java Application Developer, C# Application Developer, C++ Application Developer, Python Application Developer, Web Development, Graphic Arts and additional programming courses, etc.

• Employers value experience, which many students gain through internships, taking the elective CIS 940 Software Project Application and participating in IT Club projects.

What are the salary expectations?

​The median annual wage for computer programmers was $84,280 in May 2018. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $48,790, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $134,630. Most computer programmers have a bachelor’s degree; however, some employers hire workers with an associate’s degree. Most programmers specialize in a few programming languages. Software developers usually have a bachelor’s degree in computer science and strong computer programming skills. In May 2018, the median annual wage for software developers was $105,590. Employment of software developers is projected to grow 21 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Salary Information Source: U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/home.htm.

Related Certificates:  Java Application Developer, Python Application Developer, C# Application Developer, C++ Application Developer, SQL Application Developer, and Computer Languages Diploma. Completion of the related certificate combined with the CIS AAS degree can increase employment opportunities.

Program Competencies

1. Write pseudocode using programming logic and basic algorithms
2. Demonstrate knowledge of introductory business concepts. 
3. Write pseudocode to design coding solution
4. Design and implement an application to store query and update data, including an ER diagram
5. Create SQL commands for data manipulation
6. Create procedures, functions and triggers to use in a database
7. Build a basic web site development including HTML, CSS and JavaScript
8. Design and implement an application using current software technologies and techniques in an Objected-Oriented language
9. Design and implement an application using current software technologies and techniques in a second language
10. Implement current and emerging software, software development techniques and technologies
11. Write programming solutions using various data structures
12. Demonstrate good programming practices and code documentation
13. Work as a team member using software development technology and concepts 
14. Communicate verbally and in writing 

AY2022

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