Computer Information Systems (CIS) - Microcomputer Applications Specialist AS Degree
The Computer Information Systems Program teaches concepts, procedures and terminology, as well as the skills and applications necessary to operate computers.
Program student learning outcomes:
- Students will use industry standard computer software programs for business.
- Students will create reports according to industry standards for business.
- Students will analyze and evaluate the use of computer information systems including the role of ethics and the impact on society as well as contemporary issues.
- Students will identify and distinguish between different types of business and different types of business practices.
- Students will create strategic solutions to solve common business problems.
Students must fulfill the following requirements to qualify for an Associate Degree:
- Complete the Local General Education, CSU General Education (CSUGE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements,
- Complete a minimum of 18 additional units from the major list below,
- Complete electives to reach a total of 60-degree applicable units,
- Earn a grade of C or better in each major course,
- Maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00, and
- Complete the English and math proficiency requirements with a C or better
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Course # | Title | Units |
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Required Core Courses (18 Units) | ||
BUS 013A | Word for Windows I | 1.5 |
BUS 013B | Word for Windows II | 1.5 |
BUS 020 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BUS 024 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
CIS 007 | Computer Concepts | 3 |
CIS 019B | Database Creation & Management | 3 |
CIS 034 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 3 |
Total | 18 |