Computer Information Systems, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems provides a liberal arts education while emphasizing preparation for either graduate school or a rewarding career. Students are provided a rigorous theoretical background coupled with practical and essential skills. The program reflects important trends and developments in the computer field.

The course of study places special emphasis on the use of computers in business. It provides not only basic skills and a theoretical base, but also reflects important trends and developments in the computer field. A variety of elective courses covering topics such as operating systems and software engineering allows students to tailor a program of study to match their interests.

General: A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems must complete the general requirements for all baccalaureate degrees, including the general education requirements, and in addition, meet the following specific requirements.

Courses not offered at all venues are denoted with a venue indicator (Day, Evening, AHE) after the course name.

General Education Requirements (38-41 sem. hrs)

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Ethics Course Requirement (3 sem. hrs)

Multicultural Requirement (3 sem. hrs)

All courses that meet this requirement can be found here .

Core Requirements (41-42 sem. hrs)

All must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses in the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.

CISS 240 - Introduction to Programming 4 hours (Day) and
CISS 245 - Advanced Programming 4 hours (Day)
or
CISS 241 - Programming I 3 hours (Evening and AHE) and
CISS 242 - Programming II 3 hours (Evening and AHE) and
CISS 243 - Programming III 3 hours (Evening and AHE)
CISS 285 - Structured Systems Analysis and Design 3 hours (Day) and
CISS 325 - Systems Analysis, Design and Implementation Projects 3 hours (Day)
or
CISS 280 - Systems Analysis and Design I 3 hours (Evening and AHE) and
CISS 320 - Systems Analysis and Design II 3 hours (Evening and AHE)
CISS 350 - Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures 3 hours
CISS 360 - Computer Systems and Assembly Language 3 hours
CISS 430 - Database Systems 3 hours
CISS 493 - Senior Seminar in Computer Information Systems 3 hours
ACCT 280 - Accounting I (Financial) 3 hours
ACCT 281 - Accounting II (Managerial) 3 hours
MGMT 330 - Principles of Management 3 hours
FINC 350 - Business Finance 3 hours
MATH 250 - Statistics I 3 hours

Computer Information Systems Electives (18 sem. hrs)

Select from the following courses:

Note(s):

ECON 294 - Microeconomics 3 hours , MKTG 310 - Principles of Marketing 3 hours , MGMT 362 - Organizational Behavior 3 hours , & PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 hours are highly recommended for this degree.

Electives (16-20 sem. hrs)

Total Semester Hours: 120

CISS 493 - Senior Seminar in Computer Information Systems 3 hours is the culminating evaluative course for the Computer Information Systems Program and includes the assessment of outcomes of the program. All students majoring in Computer Information Systems must pass this course.

* Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement