Associate in Applied Science Degree: Programming

The 60 credit-hour curriculum trains students for various programming positions in the field of computer information systems. The student will take courses in mathematics, business, computer information systems, and general education. The student may choose from three specialized study areas: C++ Programming, Java Programming, or Visual Basic Programming. Graduates of the program may find employment as microcomputer programmers, systems analysts, or consultants.

Required Core Courses:
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
CIS 106 Computer Logic and Programming Technology 3
CIS 119 Personal Computer (DOS) 3
CIS 122 Data Base for Micros 1
CIS 128 Command Line Basics 1
CIS 143 Introduction to Database Management 3
CIS 147 Windows 2
CIS 203 Systems Analysis and Design I 3
CIS 204 Systems Analysis and Design II 3
Required General Education Courses:
ENG 101 Composition 3
ENG 102 Composition or  
ENG 103 Technical and Report Writing or  
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Humanities, Natural Science or Social Science electives (1) 9
Mathematics elective (2) 3
Specialized Study Areas:
C++ Programming
Required:
CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming I or
CIS 168 Java Programming I 4
CIS 166 C++ Programming I 4
CIS 176 C++ Programming II 4
CIS 266 C++ Programming III 4
CIS Electives (3) 4
Java Programming
Required:
CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming I or
CIS 166 C++ Programming I 4
CIS 168 Java Programming I 4
CIS 178 Java Programming II 4
CIS 278 Java Programming III 4
CIS Electives (3) 4
Visual Basic Programming
Required:
CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming I 4
CIS 166 C++ Programming I or
CIS 168 Java Programming I 4
CIS 231 Visual Basic Programming II 4
CIS 280 Visual Basic Programming III 4
CIS Electives (3) 4

  1. Students must take a total of nine credit hours in a minimum of two of these areas.
  2. Students must take at least three credit hours in a mathematics course at the level of MTH 080 or above.
  3. CIS 102, CIS 118, CIS 120, CIS 130, CIS 134, CIS 137, CIS 138, CIS 152, CIS 161, CIS 168, CIS 173, CIS 189, CIS 218, CIS 230.

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