Computer Information Science (A.A.S.)

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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 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

ACC-120 College Accounting, Part I Credits: 3 (or ACC 220 )
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-200 Critical & Creative Thinking Credits: 3
CIS-230 Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
CIS-250 Database and Query Credits: 3
CIS-260 Software Engineering Project Credits: 3
CIS-290 Co-Operative Ed/Intern/Related Elective Credits: 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: 3
Related Elective Credits: 3

General Education Requirements

Communications Elective /English Elective Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective (MTH 110 or higher) Credits: 3
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
TEC-285 Occupational Seminar Credits: 1
TES-140 Technical Physics Credits: 4 or Science Elective

Note:

As required by Missouri law, all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .

¹All students are required to take two beginning and one advanced course in programming language

Related Electives Any course from CIS 120 or higher, CSC, NET, or MTH 130 or higher.