Computer Information Science (A.A.S.)

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A.A.S. Degree: 60 Hours

This Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students with the essential knowledge and skills to develop computer and web applications within the business environment of local industries using current programming languages, database programming, and other development tools necessary in today’s workplace. This program uses as a guide the competencies outlined by the National Business Education Association, as well as various industry certification standards, such as those developed by Microsoft Corporation.

Computer Information Science Program Requirements - 44 Credit Hours

CIS-101 Technology & Digital Literacy Credits: 3
CIS-120 Introduction to Computer Programming Credits: 3
CIS-130 Web Site Development I Credits: 3
CIS-131 Web Site Development II Credits: 3
CIS-135 Cloud Fundamentals Credits: 3
CIS-230 Systems Analysis & Design Credits: 3
CIS-250 Database and Query Credits: 3
CIS-240 Mobile App Development Credits: 3
CIS-260 Software Engineering Project Credits: 3
CIS-290 Co-Operative Ed/Internship Credits: Variable 1 - 3 or CSC 210
Beginning Programing Language ¹ Credits: 3
Beginning Programing Language ¹ Credits: 3
Advanced Programming Language ¹ Credits: 3
Related Elective Credits: 6
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1
Related Electives: CIS 235 , CIS 239 , CSC 244 , ITI 107 , ITI 108 , or any beginning or advanced programming language choice not taken as part of the degree requirements.

General Education Requirements - 16 Credit Hours

The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the “CORE 42.” CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.

Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.

Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

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¹All students are required to take two beginning and one advanced course from the programming language choices listed.

Beginning language choices: CIS 150 , CIS 170 , CSC 160 .

Advanced language choices: CIS 151 , CIS 171 .

Computer Information Science (A.A.S.)

Computer Information Science Program Requirements - 44 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements - 16 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours

Oral/ Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences - 4 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

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