General Studies, Computer Information Systems Specialization

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Computer Information Systems

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associates of Arts and Sciences Degree Program in General Studies – Computer Information Systems Specialization is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in information systems, computer science or a related discipline. The program provides a strong general education background and the basics of software design and the fundamentals of information security.

Program Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of a General Studies program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MDE units or equivalent. Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.

First Semester

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I 3 credits
ITP 100 Software Design 3 credits
MTH 161 Precalculus I 3 credits
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits ¹
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits ²

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II 3 credits
ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credits
MTH 162 Precalculus II 3 credits
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits ¹

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Third Semester

ELE Humanities/Fine Arts⁴
ELE Literature³
ITP 120 Java Programming I 4 credits
MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credits
PHY 201 General College Physics I 4 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Fourth Semester

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits
ITN 260 Network Security Basics 3 credits
MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credits
PHY 202 General College Physics II 4 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

¹ Social Science Electives - ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 210 , GEO 220 , PLS 135 , PSY 200 , PSY 215 , PSY 216 , PSY 230 , SOC 200

² Orientation Electives - SDV 100 , SDV 101 , SDV 104 , SDV 108 , SDV 110

³ Literature Electives - ENG 245 , ENG 246

⁴ Humanities Electives - ART 101 , CST 151 , HUM 201 , MUS 121 , PHI 100 , PHI 220 , REL 230

⁵ Health or PED Elective - HLT 110 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147

NOTE: Transfer students are advised to consider four-year college and university requirements in making their choices.