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University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College provides access to high-quality education that promotes student learning and enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential.

UA – Pulaski Technical College
3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Phone: (501) 812-2200

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Feb 07, 2026

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Computer Information Systems, TC

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The CIS Technical Certificate option provides a foundation for information technology skills that help students begin preparing for careers in the IT field.

English

Complete

ENGL 10103 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics

Complete one

MATH 11103 - Mathematical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
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MATH 11003 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3

CIS Core Courses

Complete five (15-16 hours)

BUSI 14083 - Microcomputer Applications Credit Hours: 3
CPSI 11473 - Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CPSI 10103 - Introduction to Computing Credit Hours: 3
CPSI 12373 - Fund of Information Security Credit Hours: 3
CESC 12403 - Cybersecurity Essentials Credit Hours: 3
CPSI 12574 - IT Essentials I Credit Hours: 4
CPSI 14173 - Relational Database Programming Credit Hours: 3

Advanced CIS Electives

Complete three (9-12 hours)

CPSI 12674 - IT Essentials II Credit Hours: 4
CPSI 13374 - Ethical Hacking I Credit Hours: 4
CPSI 18174 - CCNA 1 Credit Hours: 4
CPSI 18274 - CCNA 2 Credit Hours: 4
CPSI 18474 - CCNA 3 Credit Hours: 4
CPSI 22174 - Microsoft Server Admin I Credit Hours: 4
CPSI 25174 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credit Hours: 4
CPSI 26573 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language Credit Hours: 3
CPSI 27373 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 3
CPSI 29073 - Linux Systems Administration I Credit Hours: 3
CPSI 26173 - Object-Oriented Programming Credit Hours: 3
CPSI 26474 - Introduction to Computer Science II Credit Hours: 4

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Computer Information Systems, TC

English

Mathematics

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Total 30-35 Credit Hours