Computer Information Systems: Software/Network Support, AAS

Award Granted Upon Completion: Associate in Applied Science in CIS: Software/Network Support
Credits/Contacts Required: 60/62
Major code: 03/323
CIP Code: 110301

Description

The CIS: Software/Network Support program is designed to prepare individuals for positions providing technical support, assistance, trouble-shooting, and training to end computer users for software, hardware, and networks. The program emphasizes problem solving using current software packages, hardware configurations, operating systems, and networks. A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the areas of Help Desk Support, network support, software training, and web page development. Graduates of this program will also have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications.

General Education Requirements (Min 15 Credits)

ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3
BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3 **
XXXX xxx - Social & Behavioral Science or Humanities Elective Credit(s): 3
XXXX xxx - General Education Electives Credit(s): 6

Requirements (Min 45 Credits)

CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4 #
CIS 123 - Microsoft PowerPoint Credit(s): 1 #
CIS 130 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit(s): 3 #
CIS 135 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Credit(s): 2
CIS 140 - Database Applications Credit(s): 3 #
CIS 210 - Web Page Design & Structure Credit(s): 3
CNSS 130 - Introduction to Networks Credit(s): 4 +
CNSS 150 - A plus Computer Maintenance Credit(s): 4 +
CNSS 230 - Introduction to Unix Using Linux Credit(s): 4
CNSS 250 - Windows Networking I Credit(s): 4 +
CNSS 251 - Windows Networking II Credit(s): 4
OIS 150 - Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 4 #
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 5 *

* Approved Electives (Min 5 Credits)

BUSN 195 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
BUSN 203 - Management Information Systems Credit(s): 3
CIS 103 - Visual Basic Credit(s): 4 OR
CSCI 121 - C++ Programming I Credit(s): 3
CIS 115 - Using Microsoft Windows Credit(s): 3
CIS 125 - Business Technology Tools Credit(s): 2
CIS 203 - Visual Basic for Applications Credit(s): 3
CIS 215 - Web Publishing Credit(s): 3
CIS 240 - Advanced Database Applications Credit(s): 3
CIS 271 - Computer Information Systems Internship/Co-op Credit(s): 1 *
CIS 272 - Computer Information Systems Internship/Co-op Credit(s): 2 *
CIS 273 - Computer Information Systems Internship/Co-op Credit(s): 3 *
CNSS 220 - Network Design Credit(s): 4
CNSS 245 - SQL Server Credit(s): 4
OIS 250 - Advanced Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 3

Suggested Sequences Per Semester

First Semester

CIS 101 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credit(s): 4 #
CIS 123 - Microsoft PowerPoint Credit(s): 1 #
CNSS 130 - Introduction to Networks Credit(s): 4 +
CNSS 150 - A plus Computer Maintenance Credit(s): 4 +
ENGL 101 - Rhetoric & Composition Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 16 | Contacts: 18

Second Semester

BUSN 177 - Mathematics of Business Credit(s): 3
**
CIS 130 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit(s): 3 #
CNSS 230 - Introduction to Unix Using Linux Credit(s): 4
OIS 150 - Word Processing Applications Credit(s): 4 #

Second Semester Total - Credit(s): 14 | Contacts: 14

Third Semester

CIS 135 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Credit(s): 2
CIS 140 - Database Applications Credit(s): 3 #
CIS 210 - Web Page Design & Structure Credit(s): 3
CNSS 250 - Windows Networking I Credit(s): 4 +
XXXX xxx - Social & Behavioral Science or Humanities Elective Credit(s): 3 | Contacts: 3

Third Semester Total - Credit(s): 15 | Contacts: 15

Fourth Semester

CNSS 251 - Windows Networking II Credit(s): 4
XXXX xxx - Approved Electives Credit(s): 5 | Contacts: 5 *
XXXX xxx - General Education Electives Credit(s): 6 | Contacts: 6

Fourth Semester Total - Credit(s): 15 | Contacts: 15

Note(s)

Internships and Co-ops may require that the student pass a criminal background check.

* Internship/Co-op credits (maximum 3) may be used as elective credits. All internship/co-ops must be approved by an advisor.

** MATH 105 , MATH 107 , MATH 110 or MATH 210 also accepted

+ These classes are prerequisites to other courses in the program. Failure to take them in proper sequence may delay program completion.

# These courses must be taken within five years of graduation to meet program requirements.