Computer Information Systems (CIS).B.S.
As a graduate of the CIS program, you will be a valuable and integral member of a variety of organizations from which you can choose because you will be able to plan, design, build, and explain the operations of computer systems and networks. You will be able to install, configure, program, protect, and administer systems and applications that will aid organizations in making decisions and in performing their missions more effectively and efficiently. In addition to gaining this wide range of knowledge and skills, you will also have gained experience in the soft skills that organizations require for success today, such as team-working, decision making, visual modeling, project management, non-technical communications, and understanding business processes.
A Minor in Computer Information Systems is available for students who wish to enhance their chosen field of study, since computer information systems and concepts are employed in nearly all organizations today.
Requirements for the B.S. degree with the Computer Information Systems Major:
The CIS Major consists of 58 credit hours, which include the following required courses plus one specialization focusing in an area of your choice that culminates in a capstone course where you can integrate and demonstrate what you have learned in a useful and meaningful way.
1. CIS Core Courses (40 hours)
CIS in Context (10 hours)
Hardware and Software (9 hours)
Programming (6 hours)
Networks (6 hours)
Management (9 hours)
2. CIS Specialization Requirements (9 hours):
Student must select one specialization from Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Website Development, Emerging Technologies, or Cyber Security. Students will complete nine hours within the chosen specialization, plus six hours of electives chosen from any other specialization, and then must complete the CIS Capstone course, /cis-4390'>CIS 4390.
A. Computer Networking
B. Programming
C. Website Development
D. Emerging Technologies
E. Cyber Security
3. CIS Specialization Electives (6 hours)
Student must complete 6 hours specialization electives chosen from any other CIS specialization.
4. CIS Specialization Capstone Experience