Computer Information Systems
Associate in Science Employment Preparation
The Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems prepares students to enter
the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support technician.
Computer support technicians provide technical assistance to computer users. They
may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone,
or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware
and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail,
and operating systems. Computer network technicians analyze, test, troubleshoot, and
evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network
(WAN), and internet systems or a segment of a network system. They may perform network
maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Graduates of the Computer Information Systems A.S. Employment Prep are prepared to
complete CompTIA's A+ and Network+ certification exams. Optional elective courses
prepare students for Cisco's CCNA, CompTIA's Server+, Linux+ Security+, Ethical Hacking
Council, AWS Cloud Certifications exams, among others.
Semester 1
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| CIS 010 |
Computer Literacy |
4 |
| CIS 040 |
Information & Communication Technology Essentials |
4 |
| CIS 053 |
Computer Networks and Security |
3 |
| ENG 001A |
English Composition |
4 |
Semester 2
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| BUMA 028 |
Introduction To Entrepreneurship |
3 |
| CIS 087 or CIS 086 |
Introduction to Programming Using Python or Visual Basic Programming |
3 |
| CIS 055 |
Systems and Network Administration |
3 |
| MATH 049 |
Intermediate Algebra or any math course from COD GE Area C4 B |
3-4 |
| KINE |
Kinesiology Activity |
1 |
Summer
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| COD GE Area C1 |
Natural Sciences |
3 |
| COD GE Area C2 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
Semester 3
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| BUMA 010 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUMA 094 |
Business Communications |
3 |
| CIS 082C |
Front End Web Development |
3 |
| CIS 095A |
Computer Information Systems Work Experience |
2 |
| COD GE Area C3 |
Arts, Humanities and Culture |
3 |
Semester 4
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| |
Major Electives |
11 |
| KINE |
Kinesiology Activity |
1 |
Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting COD GE Courses.
CIS Major Electives
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