2013-2014 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Computer Information Systems, B.S.


This degree completion program brings you the most current curriculum in the fields of structured programming, business applications, systems analysis and management information systems. Graduates can become more valuable in their current positions or gain an edge in searching for a new position.

DEGREE AWARDED

Bachelor of Science

CONTACT

College of Adult and Professional Studies

Total Major Requirements: 54 credit hours


General Education Requirements for the College of Adult and Professional Studies:


  • Composition (w/ grade of “C” or better) - 3 hours
  • Researched Composition (w/ grade of “C” or better) - 3 hours
  • Math * - 3 hours
  • Natural Science w/ lab - 4 hours
  • Speech - 3 hours
  • Religion/Philosophy - 3 hours
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences - 6 hours
  • Computer Information Systems - 3 hours
  • Liberal Arts/Humanities - 9 hours
    • Select a minimum of 9 hours within at least two categories:
      • History
      • Literature
      • Fine Arts (Art, Music, or Drama - survey courses)
      • Foreign Language/World Culture

Notes:


* Math:

See Math Requirements for specific major sought.

  • Majors requiring The Nature of Mathematics or Intermediate Algebra or a higher level math course must earn a grade of C or better.
  • Majors requiring College Algebra must earn a grade of C or better.

Total General Education Requirements: 37 credit hours


Total Degree Requirements: 124 hours


Combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Masters in Management Information Systems (MMIS)


This combined degree program is intended to provide academically talented students an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a shorter period of time.  The program allows students to obtain dual credit, thus reducing the time it would normally take to graduate.  The combined degree program reduces the cost of both degrees and enhances student’s marketability for career advancement.

Students must meet all MMIS Admissions requirements.

Once students have been accepted into the combined BS & MMIS degree program, the students will have the ability to concurrently enroll in the following three 3-credit Masters level courses to complete their bachelor’s degree: 

  • MIS 510 Management Information Systems - 3 credit hours
  • MIS 525 Research Methods in MIS - 3 credit hours
  • MIS 530 Systems Analysis and Design - 3 credit hours

NOTE:  Graduate level courses will not be considered as substitutions for undergraduate CIS program courses.  Undergraduate students must successfully complete all of the required major coursework in the CIS program to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems.

Upon successful completion, these three 3-credit Master’s level courses will be substituted for the student’s final three 3-credit hour undergraduate level courses, thus completing the student’s undergraduate degree requirements.

Course credit earned will be transcripted at the academic level at which the course is taken.

If the student does not continue on to graduate school, the coursework taken will still satisfy undergraduate degree requirements.

Please consult the Program Director or Academic Advising for further information on this program.