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2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 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 Samantha Jewett, 345-5664 (sljewett@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 and Software, Security & Networking (SSN).

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 - 3 Hours


Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours


Language, Philosophy & Culture/Creative Arts - 3 Hours


Institutional Requirement - 3 Hours


Major Elective Requirements (3 Semester Hours)


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

Major Options (12 Semester Hours)


Students should select a program concentration in Computer Programming, Web Development, Software, Security & Networking (SSN) or Business.

Total (60 Semester Hours)


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