2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Computer Information Systems - Computer Programming Option, AAS


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, Computer Programming option is designed for students who are interested in developing and applying programming skills for use in scripting, website development, and database management.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements

-This degree requires successful completion of 62-64 credit hours.

-A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation.

-Please note: additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met. 

Career Opportunities

Programmer/Analyst, Web Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Programmer

Semester One


Recommended Sequence

Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  BUS 1403  Microcomputer Applications 3    
  CIS 1143  Programming I 3    
  ENGL 1311  English Composition I 3    
  MATH 1302  College Algebra 3    
  Social Science (must have HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, GEOG, ANTH or ECON prefix) 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 16 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CIS 1133  Internet Technologies 3    
  CIS 1593  Programming II 3    
  CIS 2514  Intro to Computer Science I 4    
  ENGL 1312  English Composition II 3    
  SPCH 1300  Speech Communication 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three


Complete all 16 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CIS 1173   Programming for the Web 3    
  CIS 1233  Fund of Information Security 3    
  CIS 1413  Relational Database Programming 3    
  CIS 2613  Object-Oriented Programming 3    
  CIS 2644  Introduction to Computer Science II 4    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Four


Complete all 15-17 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CIS 2143  Data Analytics 3    
  CIS 2543  Mobile App Development 3    
  CIS 2733  Data Structures 3    
  CIS ELECTIVE (work with advisor to complete electivesthat align with academic and career goals) 3-4    
  CIS ELECTIVE 3-4    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 62-64 Credit Hours


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study