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, and 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.

• Code and develop both windows and
  web based application components; design
  and develop an integrated windows
  and web based information system; develop
  individual components of an application
  system in typical mid-range non-windows environment.
• Interact with both single user and multiuser
  operating system software; identify
  differences in single user and multi-user
  operating systems; be able to navigate
  and/or configure multiple operating system
  platforms.
• Design and develop a relational database;
  identify characteristics databases that conform
  to 3rd normal forma and implement
  3rd normal form into a database; identify
  and implement binary relationships within
  a database; gain experience with a state
  of the art client server DBMS.
• Identify, compare, and use basic data communication
  terms, basic tools of data communications,
  and elements necessary for
  connectivity between networks and computer
  systems; configure, implement, and
  troubleshoot a network.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how individuals
  interact within an organization.