CC Online Degrees & Programs

Computer Information Systems

Associate of Science

Program Description:

(60 units total, 31 units in the major) COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE is designed for students pursuing professional employment in computer information systems for business. Students are prepared to pursue a career in network, systems, or database administration; technical and applications support; and computer programming. Designed for both full and part-time students, this program is appropriate to both those currently employed and those seeking to enter this field. Students completing the CIS AS degree are prepared to transfer to a Baccalaureate program in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or related programs.

Associate Degree (A.S.) Major Requirements

Students pursuing this degree from Cerro Coso Community College should be advised to select from the following courses offered. Please Note: Additional courses may be required for a degree that are not included in this list. Please carefully consult the College Catalog and confer with a counselor to verify degree requirements.

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A.S. in Computer Information Systems Complete ALL of the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
BSAD C100	Introduction to Business	3
CSCI C101	Introduction to Computers Information Systems	3
CSCI C241	Introduction to Telecommunications	3
CSCI C251	Introduction to Structured Programming with Visual Basic	3
or CSCI C252	Introduction to Computer Science	3
CSCI C270	Database Design and Management	3
MATH C130	Finite Mathematics	4
or MATH C131	Basic Functions and Calculus for Business	4
or MATH C121	Elementary Probability and Statistics	4
Recommended Electives Select a minimum of 12 units from the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
BSAD C101	Financial Accounting	4
CSCI C136	Advanced Adobe Acrobat	1
CSCI C140	A+ Essential Skills for PC Repair	2
CSCI C141	A+ Standard Skills for IT Technicians	2
CSCI C143	Network+ Fundamentals of Network Technologies	3
CSCI C146	Security+ Fundamentals of Network Security	3
CSCI C161	Advanced Word	1
CSCI C163	Advanced Excel	1
CSCI C165	Advanced Access	1
CSCI C181	XHTML and CSS	3
CSCI C187	MS Project	1
CSCI C195	Introduction to Robotic Programming	1
CSCI C251	Introduction to Structured Programming with Visual Basic	3
CSCI C252	Introduction to Computer Science	3
CSCI C265	C++ Programming Language I	3
CSCI C267	Java Programming	3
CSCI C285	Extensible Markup Language (XML)	3
DMA C211	Web Scripting With Java Script	3
DMA C213	Web Development with PHP and MySQL	3
WEXP C101	Introduction to Work Experience	1
WEXP C102	Occupational Career Work Experience	1-3

For the degree, complete courses required for the major plus general education requirements and electives for a minimum of 60 total units.

Computer Information Systems Certificate (25 units): provides students with skills to enter the job market as help desk providers, computer support specialists, or entry level programmers.

Computer Information Systems Certificate Complete ALL of the following courses:
Course #	Course Title	Units
BSAD C100	Introduction to Business	3
CSCI C101	Introduction to Computers	3
CSCI C241	Introduction to Telecommunications	3
CSCI C251	Introduction to Structured Programming with Visual Basic	3
or CSCI C252	Introduction to Computer Science	3
CSCI C270	Database Design and Management	3
MATH C130	Finite Mathematics	4
or MATH C131	Basic Functions and Calculus for Business	4
or MATH C121	Elementary Probability and Statistics	4
Recommended Electives Select a minimum of 6 units from the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CSCI C136	Advanced Adobe Acrobat	1
CSCI C140	A+ Essential Skills for PC Repair	2
CSCI C141	A+ Standard Skills for IT Technicians	2
CSCI C143	Network+ Fundamentals of Network Technologies	3
CSCI C146	Security+ Fundamentals of Network Security	3
CSCI C161	Advanced Word	1
CSCI C163	Advanced Excel	1
CSCI C165	Advanced Access	1
CSCI C181	XHTML and CSS	3
CSCI C187	MS Project	1
CSCI C195	Introduction to Robotic Programming	1
CSCI C251	Introduction to Structured Programming with Visual Basic	3
CSCI C252	Introduction to Computer Science	3
CSCI C265	C++ Programming Language I	3
CSCI C267	Java Programming	3
CSCI C280	Web Application Development Using PHP	3
CSCI C285	Extensible Markup Language (XML)	3
DMA C211	Web Scripting With Java Script	3
DMA C213	Web Development with PHP and MySQL	3
WEXP C101	Introduction to Work Experience	1
WEXP C102	Occupational Career Work Experience	1-3

Computer Information Systems Intermediate Programming Certificate (25 units): is designed for students who plan to specialize in computer programming.

Computer Information Systems Intermediate Programming Certificate Complete ALL of the following courses:
Course #	Course Title	Units
BSAD C100	Introduction to Business	3
CSCI C101	Introduction to Computers	3
CSCI C241	Introduction to Telecommunications	3
CSCI C251	Introduction to Structured Programming with Visual Basic	3
or CSCI C252	Introduction to Computer Science	3
CSCI C270	Database Design and Management	3
MATH C130	Finite Mathematics	4
or MATH C131	Basic Functions and Calculus for Business	4
or MATH C121	Elementary Probability and Statistics	4
Recommended Electives Select a minimum of 6 units from the following
Course #	Course Title	Units
CSCI C181	XHTML and CSS	3
CSCI C251	Introduction to Structured Programming with Visual Basic	3
CSCI C252	Introduction to Computer Science	3
CSCI C265	C++ Programming Language I	3
CSCI C267	Java Programming	3
CSCI C280	Web Application Development Using PHP	3
CSCI C285	Extensible Markup Language (XML)	3
DMA C211	Web Scripting With Java Script	3
DMA C213	Web Development with PHP and MySQL	3