Computer Information Systems, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (AAS-CIS)

About the Program

The Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental skills that are generally required to analyze system requirements and design solutions, or to support and manage the application of technology resources. The degree includes core courses of information systems fundamentals, and allows for the selection of courses in specialized areas of concentration to complete the degree option requirements.

Program concentrations are designed to meet the educational needs of most segments of the IT field in a client-server environment and microprocessor platform along with web and server applications. The training blends general education courses with the required IT skills for programmer/analyst in government, insurance, manufacturing, service, sales, utilities and banking. Additional education and job experience leads to work in systems analysis and project management.

This Program Offers:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree: 61 credit hours
• Associate of Applied Science Degree: Cybersecurity 64 credit hours

Certificates Offered:

1. Application Developer (CERT-APD): 34 credit hours
2. Computer Support Specialist (SCERT-CSS): 27 credit hours
3. Cybersecurity (CERT-CYB): 32 credit hours
4. Certified Ethical Hacker (SCERT-CEH): 13 credit hours
5. Network+ (SCERT-NTWK): 10 credit hours
6. Security+ (SCERT-SEC): 16 credit hours
7. Database Administrator (SCERT-DBA): 30 credit hours
8. Network Administrator (CIS-NTWK-ADM-CERT): 27 credit hours
9. Video Game Design and Animation (CERT-VGDA): 34 credit hours
10. Website Developer (CERT-CMW): 30 credit hours

Program Goals

• Teach students foundation skills and to apply that knowledge to meet the needs of the computer information systems field
• Provide general education coursework with technical competence required in IT skills for programmers and analysts and other aspects of the profession

Program Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
• Analyze a problem, identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
• Demonstrate applied knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs
• Exhibit an applied understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment
• Effectively use written, oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills while operating as a member of a diverse team of individual support interacting with a broad range of audiences
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities related to the profession

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the CIS program students must:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare program intent on the WCCCD admission application or change program intent at the campus admission office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Obtain an Educational Development Plan of Work, outlining the student’s plan for program completion from an academic advisor