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2012-2013 Academic Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Computer Information Systems (A.A.S.)


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Program advisor: Carol Buse, 371-5994 (acbuse@actx.edu) or contact Donna Pergrem, 371-5451 (drpergrem@actx.edu)

Associate in Applied Science
Major Code - COSC.AAS
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This CIS curriculum provides several program concentrations that prepare an individual for today’s business computer industry opportunities. Each program prepares an individual for entry-level position in one of these areas: Computer Programming, Web Development, Networking, Business, Education, Media and Recording Engineering.

All major course requirements are to be taken in the order approved by the students’ individual CIS Advisor. The student must have a grade of C or higher in all required courses in order to progress to the next level of the program. To remain eligible for enrollment in subsequent CIS courses, a student may repeat a particular CIS course only once and may repeat only two CIS courses.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (15 Semester Hours)


Communication - 6 Hours


Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Hours


Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours


Major Elective Requirements (3-4 Semester Hours)


Complete 3-4 hours of CIS electives based on recommendations from the major advisor.

Major Options (12-16 Semester Hours)


Students should select a program concentration in Computer Programming, Web Development, Networking, Business, Education, Media or Recording Engineering.

Computer Information Systems - 12 to 15 Hours


Complete 4 CIS or related courses based on recommendations from the major advisor.

Total (67-72 Semester Hours)


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