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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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Computer Information Science (AAS)

Location(s): Springfield Campus, Table Rock Campus

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A.A.S. Degree: 62 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 Requirements - 46 Credit hours

Program Courses - 28 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 240 Mobile App Development Credits: 3
CIS 250 Database and Query Credits: 3
CIS 260 Software Engineering Project Credits: 3
TEC 285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1

Beginning Programming - 6 Credit Hours

Advanced Programming - 3 Credit Hours

CIS 151 C# Programming II Credits: 3
CSC 161 Python Programming II Credits: 3

Internship Option - 3 Credit Hours

If CIS290 is taken for less than 3 credit hours, it will not satisfy this requirement.

CIS 280 DevOps and Quality Assurance Credits: 3
CIS 290 Co-Operative Ed/Internship Credits: variable

Related Electives - 6 Credit Hours

Courses may not be applied to both beginning or advanced requirements and related electives.

CIS 150 C# Programming I Credits: 3
CIS 151 C# Programming II Credits: 3
CIS 170 Java Programming I Credits: 3
CIS 235 Cloud Development Credits: 3
CSC 160 Python Programming I Credits: 3
CSC 161 Python Programming II Credits: 3
CIS 239 Back-end Web Development Credits: 3
CSC 244 Computer Architecture Credits: 3
ITI 107 Computer and Network Hardware Credits: 4
ITI 108 Operating Systems and Software Credits: 4

General Education Requirements - 16 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

Any higher level MTH course will satisfy this requirement.

MTH 128 Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
MTH 128S Cont Mathematics with Support Credits: 4
MTH 129 Introductory Statistics Credits: 3
MTH 130 Algebra for Calculus Credits: 3
MTH 130S Algebra for Calculus With Support Credits: 4

Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours

ENG 100 Composition I With Support Credits: 5
ENG 101 Composition I Credits: 3

Oral/ Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours

COM 100 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
COM 105 Public Speaking Credits: 3
COM 200 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
ENG 102 Composition II Credits: 3
ENG 150 Technical Writing Credits: 3

Natural Sciences - 4 Credit Hours

Some courses listed do not meet the required 4 credit hours

TES 140 Technical Physics Credits: 4
BCS 165 Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIO 100 Life Science Credits: 4
BIO 105 Environmental Science Credits: 4
BIO 160 General Biology I Credits: 4
CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
CHM 160 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHY 105 Introduction to Physics Credits: 4
PHY 110 Introduction to Geology Credits: 4
PHY 115 Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 4
PHY 120 General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 220 Physics Engrs & Scientists I Credits: 5
The following courses are 3 credit hours and do not meet the minimum hours required.
BCS 115 Essentials in Human Biology Credits: 3
BCS 132 Health Sciences Nutrition Credits: 3
BCS 210 Pathophysiology Credits: 3
BIO 135 Nutrition for Living Credits: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

PLS 101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
HST 120 U.S. History I: to 1865 Credits: 3
HST 130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present Credits: 3