Computer Information Systems (CIS) - AAS Degree
Overview
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The Computer Information Systems (AAS) degree is designed for students seeking careers in information technology, computer support, and business technology environments. The curriculum combines technical computer skills with practical IT knowledge to prepare students for entry-level positions in both technical and non-technical organizations.
Coursework includes topics such as computer setup and support, IT support for small and medium-sized businesses, basic cybersecurity, web design, mobile app development, and business technology systems. Students develop practical technical skills that support success in a variety of information technology and support roles.
The Computer Information Systems program is workforce-focused and emphasizes practical, applied learning that prepares students for careers in technical support, IT services, computer systems support, and related technology fields. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution are encouraged to work closely with an MHCC advisor and their intended transfer institution when selecting coursework.
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection and program planning based on their educational background and career goals.
Refer to the tabs above for additional information about:
- Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Identify common hardware issues and apply solutions as appropriate.
- Participate in hands-on hardware repair projects.
- Analyze, develop, or repair common website issues.
- Create intermediate level mobile applications.\\n
- Evaluate diverse customer technical issues and apply or direct to apply appropriate solutions.
- Critically analyze an organizations existing web and social media presence and recommend possible improvements.
- Communicate technical information to non-technical customers.
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
General education courses (such as math, writing, health, etc.) can be taken during any term, or before starting the program.
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CIS125WP | Word Processing | 3 |
| ISTM100A | Preparation For An Education in I.T. and Cybersecurity 1 | 1 |
| ISTM183C | Fundamentals of CyberSecurity | 3 |
| WR121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| MTH065 or MTH058 | Beginning Algebra II (or higher) or Quantitative Reasoning I | 4-6 |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| CIS125SS | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CIS225 | Computer End-User Support I | 4 |
| ISTM100B | Preparation For An Education in I.T. and Cybersecurity 2 | 1 |
| ISTM133P | Introduction to Python | 4 |
| ISTM183A | Preparation for A+ Essentials | 3 |
| Elective course not already taken in curriculum with prefix BT, CIS, CS or ISTM; or BA131 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| CIS125DB | Desktop Database | 3 |
| CIS197HTM | Web Authoring: HTML5 and CSS3 | 3 |
| ISTM100C | Preparation For An Education in I.T. and Cybersecurity 3 | 1 |
| ISTM140L | Preparation for Linux | 4 |
| ISTM183B | Preparation for A+ Practical Application | 3 |
| Elective course not already taken in curriculum with prefix BT, CIS, CS or ISTM; or BA131 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Fourth Quarter | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIS195 | Interface Design for Interactive Applications | 3 |
| CIS197CSP | Web Authoring: Client-Side Programming | 3 |
| CIS276 | SQL | 4 |
| ISTM279A | Windows Server (Azure) | 4 |
| ISTM151N | Preparation for Network+ | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Fifth Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| CIS197WAA | Web Authoring: Applications | 3 |
| CIS284S | Preparation for Security+ | 4 |
| ISTM235MA | Mobile Apps 1: Introduction to iOS Mobile Applications Development | 3 |
| ISTM283A | Fundamentals of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity | 3 |
| Health and Physical Education requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sixth Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| Select a course or combination of courses from the following list to complete a minimum of 4 credits: | 4 | |
| Capstone Project Development or Coop Ed-Computer Applications or Coop Ed-Computer Applications or Coop Ed-Computer Applications or Coop Ed-Computer Applications | ||
| ISTM235MB | Mobile Apps 2: Intermediate iOS Mobile Applications Development | 3 |
| WR227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Human Relations requirement | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 98-100 | |