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Program Description

This guide provides transfer information for the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree at JCCC and the Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus.

This 120-credit program is unique for its flexibility. In this program, you’ll be able to choose courses from among several different computing-related focus areas, including cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, and cyber operations. This curriculum is designed to help you gain practical skills and hands-on experience while customizing your studies to account for personal interest, market needs, or career goals. At the end of this curriculum, you will conclude your self-directed learning journey by enrolling in the applied technology capstone course, where you are asked to come up with a computer-based solution to a real-world business problem. A great fit for mid-career professionals looking to advance their careers, the applied technology bachelor’s degree may help you gain the skills and knowledge base you need to pursue your goals.

Admission Requirements:

Degree Requirements:

  • A minimum of 120 credit hours are required for a bachelor’s degree.
  • A minimum of 36 upper-level credit hours are required for the bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.0 (“C”) GPA.
  • A minimum of 30 UMGC resident credits of which at least 15 must be upper-level.
  • At least one-half of credits within the major and minor comprised of:
  • Upper level
  • UMGC resident
  • Traditional
  • No course within major or minor below 2.0 GPA (“C”).
  • Maximum of 70 transfer credits to UMGC from 2-year or community college (actual number of transfer credits dependent on meeting all UMGC bachelor’s degree requirements).
  • WRTG 112 completed with grade of 1.67 GPA (“C-“) or better.

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution. 

Computer Information Systems, AAS with UMGC equivalent courses

First Semester

JCCC
UMGC
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
CS 134Programming Fundamentals (UMGC Gen Ed Computing)4CMSC 105Intro Problem Solving/Algo Des3
Select one of the following:
Composition I* (UMGC Gen Ed Communications)3 WRTG Elective
College Composition I with Review* (UMGC Gen Ed Communications)5 WRTG Elective
MATH 171College Algebra* (or any Precalculus/Calculus course)(UMGC Gen Ed Mathematics)3MATH 107College Algebra3
WEB 110HTML and CSS ^(UMGC major any-discipline; outside of primary focus area)3 CMST 385 Principles of Web Design and Technology
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective+ Transfer as: UMGC Gen Ed Behavioral & Social Science3
Total Hours: 16

Second Semester

JCCC
UMGC
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
CIS 204UNIX Scripting and Utilities* 3 CMIT Elective
Select one of the following courses:
Concepts of Programming Algorithms Using C++* >(UMGC 1st major any-level, same primary computing focus area)4CMSC 115Introductory Programming3
Concepts of Programming Algorithms using C#* >(UMGC 1st major any-level, same primary computing focus area)4CMSC 115Introductory Programming3
Concepts of Programming Algorithms using Java* >(UMGC 1st major any-level, same primary computing focus area)4CMSC 115Introductory Programming3
IT 141Introduction to Networks (UMGC major any-discipline; outside of primary focus area)3CMIT 265Fundamentals of Networking3
Select one of the following:
Interpersonal Communication (UMGC Gen Ed Communications)3SPCH 125Intro to Interpersonal Comm3
Public Speaking (UMGC Gen Ed Communications)3 SPCH 101 Public Speaking
Personal Communication (UMGC Gen Ed Communications)3SPCH 100Foundations Oral Communication3
Technical Writing I* (UMGC Gen Ed Communications)3WRTG 293Intro to Professional Writing3
Arts and Humanities Elective++ Transfers as: PHIL 110 Introduction to Philosophy OR PHIL 142 Introduction to Ethical Theory (UMGC Gen Ed Arts & Humanities)3
Total Hours: 16

Third Semester

JCCC
UMGC
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
CIS 242Introduction to System Design and Analysis* ^(UMGC major any-discipline; outside of primary focus area)3IFSM 461Systems Analysis and Design3
CIS 260Database Management* ^(UMGC elective)4CMSC 320Relational Database Cncpts/App3
Select one of the following:
Object-Oriented Programming Using C++* (UMGC 2nd major any-level; same primary computing focus area)4CMSC 215Intermediate Programming3
Object-Oriented Programming Using C#* (UMGC 2nd major any-level; same primary computing focus area)4CMSC 215Intermediate Programming3
Advanced Topics in Java* (UMGC 2nd major any-level; same primary computing focus area)4CMSC 215Intermediate Programming3
WEB 114Web Scripting: JavaScript I* 2 CMIT Elective

Visit the Program Elective list for course options (3 hours): Transfer as UMGC Elective.

Total Hours: 16

Fourth Semester

JCCC
UMGC
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
CIS 264Application Development and Programming* 4 CMST Elective
CIS 275Web-Enabled Database Programming* ^(UMGC elective)4CMSC 340Web Programming3
Select one of the following:
Basic Data Structures using C++* #^(UMGC elective)4CMSC 315Data Structures and Analysis3
Basic Data Structures Using Java* #^(UMGC elective)4CMSC 315Data Structures and Analysis3

Visit the Program Elective list for course options (3 hours)<: Transfer as UMGC CMST Elective.

Total Hours: 15
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JCCC course has a prerequisite or corequisite.   

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Lower-level course meets content requirement of upper-level course but does not transfer as upper-level.

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An Economics (ECON) course is recommended. Transfer students should take a course that transfers to their chosen school.

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PHIL 124 Logical and Critical Thinking or PHIL 143 Ethics is recommended. Transfer students should take a course that transfers to their chosen school.

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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.

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WEB 124 is recommended; a minimum of 6 total hours is required for Program Electives.

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 Students who complete CS 202 should contact the JCCC CSIS department chair about taking CS 252 as an alternative.

Last Approved 11/13/2025, 11:47:28 AM