Computer Information Systems (CIS) is a combination of computer science courses and business- and industry-based courses that prepares a student to enter the workforce in any number of technical management and IT positions or to continue on to an MBA program or industry certification. It combines business or project management classes with applied, hands-on computing classes to develop skills that are immediately applicable to the job world.
I. Computer Information Systems Program Requirements
Required courses:
| CS 110 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| CS 202 | Web Design and Development | 3 |
| CS 213 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CS 251 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CS 310 | Database Design | 4 |
| CS 322 | Security Policy and ADS Security | 4 |
| CS 330 | Networking Technologies | 4 |
| CS 425 | Internship | 1.00 - 6.00 |
Plus 6-8 credits from the following courses:
| CS 120 | Data Structures and Program Design | 4 |
| CS 230 | Software Engineering (WI) | 4 |
| CS 289 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| CS 311 | Database Project | 4 |
| CS 389 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| CS 410 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| CS 421 | Cyber Security | 4 |
| CS 489 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| GIS 110 | Intro to Geographical Infomation Systems | 2 |
If
CS 230 is not taken as an elective, then
ENWR 305 - Workplace Writing must be taken.
Plus choose one of the following emphases:
Business Technology Emphasis (24 credits)
| BA 203 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
Plus 21 credits of the following:
- Any 200 level or higher Business course (BA 360 - Accounting and Finance Information Systems recommended)
- Any 200 level or higher GIS course
- Any 200 level or higher Project Management course
- Any Social Media course (CO 108, CO 130 / CS 130, CO 250)
Interdisciplinary Emphasis (24 credits)
The “Interdisciplinary Studies” Emphasis enables students to personalize their education, focusing on areas of interest while continuing to build a solid foundation in the application of technology through the required CIS Major and elective courses. Some examples include “Theatre Technology,” “Health Sciences Technology,” or “Social Sciences Technology.”
Students are required to make a formal proposal that includes a summary of their academic plan, an explanation of why the emphasis makes sense, a list of potential internships, and how they plan to make and meet their goals. This emphasis must include at least 24 credits not already accounted for by the CIS major. Approval of a Computer Science Advisor is required.
II. Other Program Requirements
Required courses:
| EC 203 | Project Management Economics | 3 |
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| CO 206 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
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| CO 275 | Conflict Management | 3 |
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| PSY 200 | Emotional Intel & Personal Prof Success | 3 |
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| DS 201 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
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| MA 207 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
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| CS 230 | Software Engineering (WI) | 4 |
| or | |
| ENWR 305 | Workplace Writing (WI) | 3 |
Either ENWR 305 Workplace Writing or CS 230 Software Engineering fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement for the major.
III. Core Requirements
We recommend the following:
Fine Arts Core (3 credits)
Philosophy Core (6 credits)
Social Science Core (6 credits)
| EC 203 | Project Management Economics | 3 |
| PSY 200 | Emotional Intel & Personal Prof Success | 3 |
Science Core
Met by required PHYS 155 Robots and Experimental Physics
Math Core
Met by required DS 201 Introduction to Data Science or MA 207 Elementary Statistics
Also, to finish the Core, students need to take:
Plus History, Literature, and a second Theology courses. Global Diversity (GD) and National Diversity (ND) courses may be taken separately or combined with the above class requirements. One additional Writing Intensive course (WI), out of the major, must be taken. ENWR 305 Workplace Writing is recommended as being applicable to technology careers if it is not used as the “in major” WI requirement.
IV. General Electives (up to twenty-two credits to fulfill 122 total credit requirement)
We recommend:
| CS 287 | Student Topics in Computer Science | 1 |