Computer Information Systems
Associate of Applied Science (Two year program)
The AAS degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the IT workforce as Desktop, Web and Mobile Software Developers, Social Media Specialists, Database Developers, Data Analysts, Cloud Architects, and System Administrators. This program provides a strong foundation in IT skills and knowledge worker competencies.
This program provides the student the opportunity:
- Acquire the skills to perform as an IT entry-level team member.
- Develop a working knowledge needed for an IT entry-level team member.
The graduate of this program is able to:
- Design and develop web pages and web sites.
- Design and develop IT solutions using front-end and back-end web resources.
- Successfully work with multiple operating systems.
- Job/Career Fair
A great opportunity for our students to learn more about area businesses. It provides an opportunity for student to explore the major choice options. This event provides a way for students to engage with area business to discuss future career internships/job opportunities. Our alumni are invited to participate which gives students an opportunity to network and learn about the world of work. - Business Etiquette Luncheon
The luncheon designed to inform students on how to dress and shake hands as well as eating and drinking at a luncheon. It will address small talk and conversation stoppers in additional to conversational zones. - Computer Club
Our club works toward keeping students on top of the ever changing technology. It provides our students with the opportunity to learn more about the field of information technology and to network with people working in the IT field by gaining information through field trips and guest speakers, exploring job recruitment opportunities and practicing in social networking events. - Tech Tuesday
Short presentations on technology topics. They are generally geared toward students interested in new technology. - Web Presentations (Webbies)
The CIS department will show case our Web Development Technology students to the college and community. This event is set up much like an American Idol competition where the students will present their completed projects for various organizations in Northeast PA. Our distinguished expert panel of judges will be questioning and critiquing the students after they present their projects; and after a brief intermission, they will select the winner of the Web Development Technology Award (aka: Webbie Award).
View Options: Required Courses - Required Courses / Recommended Sequence
Required Courses / Recommended Sequence
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
CIS-110 - Computer Literacy & Applications, 3 credits
CIS-121 - Operating Systems, 3 credits
CIS-145 - Internet Concepts With HTML, 3 credits
CIS-151 - Cloud Computing Foundations, 3 credits
ENG-101 - English Composition, 3 credits
FYE-101 - First Year Experience, 1 credits
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER
CIS-135 - iOS Development I, 3 credits
CIS-156 - Programming With Java, 3 credits
CIS-163 - Programming With C#, 3 credits
CIS-180 - Networking and Communications, 3 credits
Elective - Health and Physical Ed Electives, 1 credits
or EMS-207 - Cardio-Pulmoniary Resuscitation (CPR), 1 credits
SPE-125 - Fundamentals of Speech, 3 credits
SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
CIS-112 - Spreadsheet Analysis Using Microsoft Excel, 3 credits
or CIS-153 - Object Oriented Programming With Python, 3 credits
or CIS-235 - iOS Development II, 3 credits
CIS-148 - Database Design with SQL, 3 credits
CIS-153 - Object Oriented Programming With Python, 3 credits
or CIS-221 - Operating Systems II, 3 credits
or CIS-141 - Social Media, 3 credits
Elective - Quantitative Elective, 3 credits
Elective - Scientific Skills Elective, 3 credits
SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER
CIS-143 - Business Data Analytics, 3 credits
or CIS-221 - Operating Systems II, 3 credits
or CIS-205 - Wordpress, 3 credits
CIS-221 - Operating Systems II, 3 credits
or CIS-170 - Management Information Systems, 3 credits
or CIS-265 - Internet Programing aith PHP, 3 credits
CIS-299 - Computer Information Systems Internship, 3 credits
Elective - Cultural Awareness and Diversity Elective, 3 credits
Elective - Critical Thinking Elective, 3 credits
Total Credits for Degree: 62
