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 111 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| CS 202 | Web Design and Development | 3 |
| CS 213 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CS 241 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CS 251 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CS 310 | Database Design | 4 |
| CS 322 | Security Policy and ADS Security | 4 |
| CS 421 | Cyber Security | 4 |
| CS 425 | Internship | 1.00 - 6.00 |
Plus 6-8 credits from the following courses:
| CS 112 | Object-Oriented Program Design | 3 |
| CS 211 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 230 | Software Engineering | 4 |
| CS 289 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| CS 341 | Software Engineering II | 4 |
| CS 389 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 4.00 |
| CS 410 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| CS 430 | Senior Project: Your Project | 4 |
| CS 489 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| GIS 120 | Principles of Geographic Information Sys | 3 |
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)
24 credits of the following:
- Any 200 level or higher Business or Economics course (BA 360 - Accounting and Finance Information Systems recommended)
- Any 200 level or higher GIS course
- Any Social Media course (CO 108, CO 130 / CS 130, CO 250)
At least 6 credits need to be 300-level or higher courses.
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.
For more information including proposal forms and an Interdisciplinary Studies example please see the Computer Information Systems (CIS) page on Carroll College's website (www.carroll.edu, search for "Computer Science," select the "Computer Information Systems" link on the Computer Science page.)
Students are required to complete at least 6 credits of 300-level or higher courses; however, depending on the circumstances, this requirement may be waived by the advising faculty.
Graduate School Emphasis (24 credits)
The “Graduate School Track” Emphasis enables students to personalize their education by focusing on the courses that will assist the student in applying for and being successful in graduate school. Some examples of graduate programs include Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Information Systems, etc.
Students are required to make a formal proposal that includes a summary of their academic plan, a list of potential internships or research experiences (approved research experiences may substitute for the required internship), 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.
Students are required to complete at least 6 credits of 300-level or higher courses; however, depending on the circumstances, this requirement may be waived by the advising faculty.
II. Other Program Requirements
Take one of the following
Required courses:
| EC 203 | Project Management Economics | 3 |
| DS 201 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| or | |
| MA 207 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
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| CS 230 | Software Engineering | 4 |
| or | |
| ENWR 305 | Workplace Writing | 3 |
Either ENWR 305 Workplace Writing or CS 230 Software Engineering fulfills the Writing Intensive (WI) requirement for the major.