Sep 13, 2025

2025 - 2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Information Systems, B.S.

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The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program integrates technical skills with communication skills, general education knowledge and breadth of knowledge in the computer information technology field. After completion of the degree program, and depending on the selected areas of concentration, the student is prepared to pursue professional certifications, such as CompTIA A+ Certification, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), and Cisco (Entry, Associate, and Professional) Certification.

The CIS degree program offers two (2) areas of concentration, consisting of Network Technology & Administration (NTA), and Web Development & Administration (WDA).

Refer to the vertical curriculum for all course requirements.

Admission

Admission is through a formal declaration of major. A student is admitted to the upper division computer information systems major after successful completion of CIS 210 Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Computer Technology, and the general education program.

For course credit toward graduation, Computer Information Systems majors and minors must make a grade of “C” or better in all required courses.

Major Requirements

Admission to the Program

Admission is through a formal declaration of major. A student is admitted to the upper division computer information systems major after successful completion of CIS 210 and ITM 200 and the general education program.

Requirements

Computer Information Systems majors take MAT 134 - College Algebra , MAT 135 - Pre-Calculus , and BI 131 - General Biology to meet their general education requirements for mathematics and biology, and EN 250 - Technical Communication as an additional general education requirement of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. See the vertical curriculum for course requirements.

For course credit toward graduation, Computer Information Systems majors and minors must make a grade of “C” or better in all required courses.

Computer lnformations Systems : Total Semester Hours=121

Freshman Year

First Semester

CS 132 - Computer Applications 3 Credit Hours
EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE *
MAT 135 - Pre-Calculus 3 Credit Hours
Faith and Wellness Awareness ^GE3 Credits
Historical and Cultural Perspectives ^GE3 Credits

Total: 15

Second Semester

CIS 135 - Introduction to Computer Technology 3 Credit Hours
CIS 138 - Introduction to Web Design 3 Credit Hours
EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 136 - Analytical Trigonometry 3 Credit Hours
Historical and Cultural Perspectives ^GE3 Credits

Total: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CIS 210 - Introduction to Programming 3 Credit Hours
CIS 242 - Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^{GE 3 Credits}

Total: 15

Second Semester

CIS 241 - Computer Networks 3 Credit Hours
3 Hour Free Elective
CS 330 - Databases 3 Credit Hours
FI 310 - Personal Finance 3 Credit Hours
Reasoning Skill - Scientific ^GE3 Credits

Total: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

CIS 248 - Network Administration I 3 Credit Hours ^*
CIS 300 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 Credit Hours
CIS 333 - Database Technologies for Web Applications 3 Credit Hours
CIS 380 - E-commerce 3 Credit Hours
CSEM Elective3 Credits
EN 250 - Technical Communication 3 Credit Hours

Total: 18

Second Semester

AC 231 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit Hours
ACL 231 - Principles of Accounting I Lab 1 Credit Hour
BA 231 - Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
BA 236 - Business Statistics I 3 Credit Hours
CIS 299 - Network Administration II 3 Credit Hours ^*
CIS 334 - Network Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours ^*

Total: 16

Senior Year

First Semester

CIS 306 - Wireless Networks 3 Credit Hours *
CIS 361 - CIS Supervised Internship 3 Credit Hours
CIS 402 - Project Management 3 Credit Hours
CIS 420 - Network Design and Procurement 3 Credit Hours *
CIS 497 - Senior Design I 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Second Semester

ISM/CIS - Elective (300-400 Level) 3 Credit Hours
CIS 434 - Enterprise Architecture and Web Services 3 Credit Hours
CIS 466 - Network Security 3 Credit Hours
CIS 498 - Senior Design II 3 Credit Hours

Total: 12

Notes:

GE = General Education Courses

*Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

CIS majors must earn grades of “C” or better in each core course and each course in the selected area of concentration. CS and as electives must be 300 or 400 level.

CIS (Web Design & Database) Concentration has the same curriculum as the Network concentration except for the courses marked with asterisks(*). These courses must be submitted with courses shown below for the other concentrations. Students must consult with their Student Success Coach before registering for courses in the other concentrations.

Concentration in Database Technology and Administration (DTA)

This concentration focuses on the installation, development, and administration of database applications in the business environment. The student develops hands-on experience in the administration and development of database applications from desktop databases to the enterprise level database technology.

CIS 335 - Storage Management 3 Credit Hours
CIS 336 - Data Warehousing & OLAP’s Technology 3 Credit Hours
CIS 380 - E-commerce 3 Credit Hours
CIS 400 - Database Administration 3 Credit Hours
CIS 411 - Computer Information Systems Seminar 3 Credit Hours

Concentration in Networking Technology and Administration (NTA)

This concentration focuses on the design, installation, and administration of Network Systems. Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Technology, and Network Security are studied. Students develop hands-on experience on network systems using hardware and software commonly used in the IT industry.

CIS 248 - Network Administration I 3 Credit Hours
CIS 299 - Network Administration II 3 Credit Hours
CIS 306 - Wireless Networks 3 Credit Hours
CIS 334 - Network Operating Systems 3 Credit Hours
CIS 420 - Network Design and Procurement 3 Credit Hours

Concentration in Web Development and Administration (WDA)

This concentration focuses on Web development based on existing and emerging web technologies, including server-side databases, programming, web applications, Web services, and enterprise Web development. Topics also include web-based interfaces, online supply chain management, e-commerce tools and techniques, client and server security, social networks, and Website commercialization.

CIS 240 - Dynamic Website Design I 3 Credit Hours
CIS 310 - Dynamic Website Design II 3 Credit Hours
CIS 380 - E-commerce 3 Credit Hours
CIS 391 - Advanced Web Design 3 Credit Hours
CIS 411 - Computer Information Systems Seminar 3 Credit Hours