Program of Study
The Computer Information Systems program is designed for students who have a preference for structure, logic, and detail. Computers are used in almost every business, industry, and profession. Excellent opportunities exist for individuals who are goal-oriented and who possess programming language and operating skills.
Students in this program are highly motivated, organized, logical, willing to commit themselves to tasks, and complete projects on time without close supervision. Graduates of the Computers Information Systems program learn several state-of-the-art computer languages and are exposed to program development tools, including the use of fourth-generation and web based development tools.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Code and develop both windows and web-based application components.
- Navigate and/or configure multiple operating system platforms
- Design and develop a relational database conforming to 3rd normal form rules and including binary relationships
- Effectively configure and troubleshoot computer and networking hardware and software
- Demonstrate an understanding of organizations including how individuals interact with them and the relationship between the organization and their specialty area
POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS:
- Programmer
- Computer Operator
- Systems Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Database Administrator
Associate of Applied Business
Technical Concentration
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| CIT 1210 |
Visual Programming |
4 |
| CIT 1241 |
Microcomputers |
3 |
| CIT 1310 |
Windows Scripting |
2 |
| CIT 1400 |
Networking I |
4 |
| CIT 2010 |
Operations & Management |
3 |
| CIT 2200 |
Database |
4 |
| CIT 2220 |
Databases and Client/Server Programming |
4 |
| CIT 2400 |
Networking II |
4 |
| CIT 2640 |
Server Management |
3 |
| CIT 2903 |
CIS Capstone |
3 |
Total Technical Credit Hours: 34
General Education and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| CIT 1090 |
Computer Fundamentals |
3 |
| DMT 1020 |
Web Design I |
3 |
| ENG 1900 |
Technical Writing for Business and Industry |
3 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| MTH 1310 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| Choose One: PSY 1210/SOC 2010 |
General Psychology/Fundamentals of Sociology |
3 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
Humanities Elective:3
† Business Elective: 3
† Non-technical Elective: 3
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 32/34
Total Credit Hours: 66/68
† See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see the program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Business, Engineering Technologies and Workforce Development Division, Building E, Room 107.