Computer Information Systems – Associate of Applied Science
Program Length
60 hrs
60 credit hrs
Degrees Offered
Learning Experiences
In person
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems
Our Associate of Applied Science degree curriculum* with one of two (2) Computer Information Systems (CIS) concentrations prepares you for an entry-level career in the Computer Information Systems field and related areas.
Graduates of this program are prepared to obtain a computer information systems entry-level job as an application programmer, web developer, database analyst, administrator, network technician, and network specialist. Receiving an AAS in computer information systems also gives you the option to continue your studies with a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science. A computer information systems major opens opportunities for higher education and career opportunities making it a great option for adult learners looking to get a degree while working full time.
Choose from one of the following areas of expertise:
- The Information Applications concentration provides a comprehensive understanding of the rules of logic and program design. You will learn to identify and classify the data structure used in computer programming; write a business computer program solution from its specification design; identify customer needs to design and implement a computer solution to a business problem.
- The Information Systems Support concentration trains you to arrange all hardware components and be able to build a microcomputer system. You will learn how to use basic troubleshooting techniques to overcome common problems that affect a computer system and then demonstrate the skills to set up, install, and upgrade a Windows Operating System and Applications software. Your studies will also teach you how to identify network components and data communication structures to build a Local Area Network (LAN) or to apply network design, architecture structure, and network security procedures to create a computer network. As a student in this program, you will also be prepared to take PC Pro, Network Pro, and Security Pro Certifications—valuable credentials to take to the workplace.
*The general education core for this degree complies with the guidelines of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI).
