Computer Information Systems, AAS

Employment opportunities for programmer analysts and related positions continue to be strong and growing. Key areas include object-oriented programming, database management, client-server applications, security and mobile development.

JCCC’s associate of applied science in computer information systems focuses on skills needed for entry-level software development and related positions. The program is designed to prepare professionals with skills that are applicable to different computing systems. With its emphasis on practical experience and on currency in software and curriculum, the program has much to offer the information systems professional who wishes to upgrade or broaden his or her knowledge of the field.

(Major Code 2930; State CIP Code 11.0201)

• Programming

Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Semester

CS 134	Programming Fundamentals	4
or CIS 142	Beginning Programming using Python
ENGL 121	Composition I*	3
MATH 171	College Algebra*	3
OR
Any Precalculus/Calculus Course
WEB 110	HTML and CSS	3
Social Science and/or Economics Elective		3
Note: An Economics course is recommended. Transfer students should take a social science/economics course that transfers to their chosen school.
Total Hours		16

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Second Semester

CIS 204	UNIX Scripting and Utilities*	3
CS 200	Concepts of Programming Algorithms Using C++*	4
or CS 201	Concepts of Programming Algorithms using C#*
or CS 205	Concepts of Programming Algorithms using Java*
Note: Transfer students should take the language that transfers to their chosen school. Java or C# is recommended for most career students. C++ is recommended for embedded systems and Java for mobile development.
IT 140	Networking Fundamentals	4
SPD 120	Interpersonal Communication	3
or SPD 121	Public Speaking
or SPD 125	Personal Communication
or ENGL 123	Technical Writing I*
Humanities Elective		3
Note: PHIL 124 or PHIL 143 is recommended. Transfer students should take a humanities course that transfers to their chosen school.
Total Hours		17

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Third Semester

Full Semester Courses:
Technical Elective (see below)		3
CIS 242	Introduction to System Design and Analysis*	3
CIS 260	Database Management*	4
CS 235	Object-Oriented Programming Using C++*	4
or CS 236	Object-Oriented Programming Using C#*
or CIS 240	Advanced Topics in Java*
First or Second Five Week Session:
WEB 114	Web Scripting: JavaScript I*	2
Total Hours		16

Fourth Semester

Technical Elective (see below)		3
Note: WEB 124 is recommended, a minimum of 6 total hours is required for Technical Electives.
CIS 264	Application Development and Programming*	4
CIS 275	Web-Enabled Database Programming*	4
CS 250	Basic Data Structures using C++*	4
or CS 255	Basic Data Structures Using Java*
Total Hours		15