CIS Degree Curricula

The nature of is such that a student selecting this major should enjoy and have a talent for solving problems.

Curricula - Areas of Emphasis

The effectiveness of the CIS curricula is measured by the success of our graduates. Their average salaries are among the highest when compared to other majors, and placement records indicate that they have enjoyed an excellent placement rate. Many hold positions as middle and upper-level managers for a wide range of organizations, and several have earned graduate degrees.
Information Systems Selected CIS and business classes develop the student's understanding of an organizations's information requirements and procedures for designing an information system that will faciliate its management.	BS in CIS Information Systems AS in CIS Information Systems Minor in CIS Information Systems
Computer Science This major requires that the student take CIS and mathematics classes to develop an expertise in applied mathematics and theoretical foundations of computer science. Such knowledge is required to design and implement computer solutions for a wide range of problems encountered in science and engineering.	BS in CIS Computer Science
Computational Mathematics This curriculum meets the requirements for a double major in computer science and mathematics.	BS in CIS Computational Math
Bioinformatics This curriculum meets the requirements for a double major in computer science and biology.	BS in CIS Bioinformatics
Information Technology Formerly described as "informatics", this degree option provides for a bachelor of science by choosing a supporting concentration in another academic area as approved by the CIS advisor and department head.	BS in CIS Information Technology
Computer Technology Which qualifies the student for an associate of science degree in computer aided drafting and design (CADD) or computer assisted manufacturing technology (CAMT), as well as a major in CIS.	BS in CIS Computer Tech. CADD BS in CIS Computer Tech. CAMT
Network Systems Administration Designed to provide the student with the knowledge base necessary for managing local/wide area computer networks, as well as being able to provide user support and training in the area of personal computer hardware and application software.	AS in CIS Network Admin. Minor in CIS Network Admin.
Website Administration Prepares the student to design, implement, and manage a world-wide-web based client/server environment.	AS in CIS Website Admin. Minor in CIS Website Admin.
Only courses in which a student has earned a grade of "C" or above can be used to satisfy departmental requirements for the major or minor in computer information science.