Computer Information Systems, BS

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Bachelor of Science • CINFO SYS BS

The Computer Information Systems program is designed to educate students in a broad range of computer technology skills. Students will learn to work with leaders from functional areas to analyze information requirements and determine ways in which computer systems can meet those needs. Students will choose from four dynamic specialties: Database and Analytics, Programming, Secure Software Development, or Web and Mobile Development.

Foundations of Excellence - 34-35 Credits

ACES 100 - Achieving Career and Education Success 3 Credits
OR
Open Electives 3 Credits ¹ (if exempt)
COMM 120 - Presentation Techniques 3 Credits
ENGL 109 - Composition 3 Credits
ENGL 110 - Advanced Composition 3 Credits
ENGL 311 - Professional Writing 3 Credits
MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
MATH 150 - Pre-Calculus 4 Credits
MATH 140 - Finite Mathematics 3 Credits
OR
MATH 215 - Calculus I 4 Credits
SOSC 201 - Diversity in Society 3 Credits
SOSC 301 - Globalization and World Diversity 3 Credits
STAT 220 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits

Foundations of Business - 9-10 Credits

ACCT 200 - Accounting Basics for Managers 3 Credits recommended
OR
ACCT 201 - Accounting Foundations I 4 Credits
BUSN 210 - Professional Ethics 3 Credits
MGMT 211 - Management Foundations 3 Credits

Foundations of Computer Information Systems - 21 Credits

Choose one of the following:

CSCI 232 - Object-Oriented Programming with C++
3 Credits
CSCI 234 - Object-Oriented Programming with C#
3 Credits
CSCI 239 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java
3 Credits

AND

CISP 111 - Requirements Planning and Development 3 Credits
CISP 247 - Database Design 3 Credits
CSCI 231 - Introduction to Programming 3 Credits
DATA 275 - Introduction to Data Analytics 3 Credits
GPMT 287 - Principles of Project Management 3 Credits
MATH 250 - Discrete Structures 3 Credits

Major - 45 Credits

CISP 211 - E-Business Technologies 3 Credits
CISP 220 - Web Page Applications 3 Credits
CISP 238 - Server Side Scripting I 3 Credits
CISP 309 - Database Systems 3 Credits
CISP 340 - Mobile Application Development I 3 Credits
CSCI 312 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 Credits
CSCI 342 - Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 3 Credits
CISP 401 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credits
CISP 490 - Computer Information Systems Internship 3 Credits *
OR
TECH 489 - Field Experience in Technology 3 Credits *
TECH 247 - Cloud Computing 3 Credits
TECH 497 - College of Technology Capstone 3 Credits

Choose one of the following Specialties:

Database and Analytics Specialty [DBAS] - 15 Credits

OR

Programming Specialty [CTPR] - 15 Credits

OR

Secure Software Development Specialty [SSDS] - 15 Credits

OR

Web and Mobile Development Specialty [WMDS] - 15 Credits

Open Electives - 6-8 Credits

Total Credits: 120

¹See “Guide To Electives ” for list of choices.

*Either CISP 490 or TECH 489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.