Program Pathways
Computer Information Systems – Major #2701
Associate of Science Degree
2023 Fall Semester
This program provides a strong academic preparation in Information Systems and Computer Science. The courses give students the fundamentals in operating systems, information security, networking, current programming languages and development platforms. This major will prepare students for transfer as an Information Systems major to universities as well as entry-level employment.
Term 1
Units: 14.0
FCC Writing/Reading Competency Requirement: ENGL 1A
4.0
FCC GE AREA G: Communications
3.0
FCC GE AREA E.1: Lifetime Wellness: PE &/or Dance
1.0
FCC GE AREA E.2: Lifetime Wellness: Lifetime Skills
3.0
CIT 15
Computer Concepts (Active)
3.0
Term 2
Units: 16.0-19.0
FCC GE AREA B: Social & Behavioral Sciences
3.0
FCC GE AREA C: Humanities
3.0-5.0
CIT 45
Data Communications (Active)
3.0
CIT 48B
A+ and Security Principles (Active)
4.0
Business Statistics or College Algebra
3.0-4.0
DS 23
Business Statistics (Active)
3.0
OR
MATH 3A
College Algebra (Active)
4.0
Satisfies FCC GE area D.2 and D.3
Term 3
Units: 11.0-15.0
FCC GE AREA A: Natural Sciences
3.0-4.0
FCC GE AREA E.1 or E.2: Lifetime Wellness
1.0-3.0
Major Course: Group 1
4.0
Select one of the following:
CIT 60
Beginning Visual Basic (Active)
4.0
CIT 63
Beginning Java Programming (Active)
4.0
CIT 66
Beginning C++ Programming (Active)
4.0
CIT 93
JavaScript (Active)
4.0
Major Course: Group 2
3.0-4.0
Select one of the following:
BA 28
Privacy Law and Cybersecurity (Active)
3.0
CIT 28
Client/Server Databases (Active)
3.0
CIT 40
Computer Operating Systems (Active)
4.0
CIT 50
Server Administration (Active)
4.0
CIT 58C
Security+ Fundamentals (Active)
3.0
CIT 58F
Ethical Hacking (Active)
3.0
ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 units)
Term 4
Units: 3.0-4.0
FCC GE AREA F: Government and American Institutions RECOMMEND POLSCI 2
Major Course: Group 2
3.0-4.0
Select one of the following:
BA 28
Privacy Law and Cybersecurity (Active)
3.0
CIT 28
Client/Server Databases (Active)
3.0
CIT 40
Computer Operating Systems (Active)
4.0
CIT 50
Server Administration (Active)
4.0
CIT 58C
Security+ Fundamentals (Active)
3.0
CIT 58F
Ethical Hacking (Active)
3.0
ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 units)
Total: 44.0-52.0