Computer Information Systems
No matter where you look, if you want a job in computer information systems, it does not matter what industry you work in. This is a field of limitless opportunity around the world.
Virtually all organizations rely on computer and infrmation technology to conduct business and operate efficiently. To prepare students for entry-level careers in this field, the Computer Information Systems program provides two Associate of Applied Science degrees with areas of concerntration constructed around industry desired skills and certifications.
CCC offers nine different Certificates of Achievement in a wide range of industry-recognized certifications in the following categories:
- Networking
- Game Design
- Digital Literacy
- CyberSecurity *Under Development
Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Concentration in Information Systems and Technology
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First Semester (Fall I):
- BCIS 1110 - Fundamentals of Information Literacy Systems (3 Credits)
- CIS 101 Fundamentals of Computer Concepts (3 Credits)
- CIS 106 Windows Fundamentals (1 Credit)
- CIS 107 Internet Fundamentals (1 Credit)
- ENGL 1110 - English Composition I (3 Credits)
- MATH 1130-Survey of Mathematics (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Second Semester (Spring I)
- BUSA 1110 Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
- BUSA 2110 Business Communication (3 Credits)
- CIS course above CIS 100 and BCIS 1110 (3 Credits)
- Social & Behavioral Science (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 12
Third Semester (Summer):
- COMM 1130 Public Speaking OR COMM 2120 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credits)
- MGMT 2110 Principles of Management OR MKTG 2110 Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)
- PHED 1XXX (1 Credit)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 7
Fourth Semester (Fall II):
- ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting (4 Credits)
- CIS course above CIS 100 and BCIS 1110 (3 Credits)
- CIS course above CIS 100 and BCIS 1110 (3 Credits)
- CIS course above CIS 100 and BCIS 1110 (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
Fifth Semester (Spring II):
- CIS course above CIS 100 and BCIS 1110 (3 Credits)
- CIS course above CIS 100 and BCIS 1110 (3 Credits)
- CIS course above CIS 100 and BCIS 1110 (3 Credits)
- CIS course above CIS 100 and BCIS 1110 (3 Credits)
- Humanities OR Arts (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
Total Credits Required: 60
Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Concentration in Networking
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First Semester (Fall I):
- BCIS 1110 Fundamentals of Information Literacy Systems (3 Credits)
- CIS 101 Fundamentals of Computer Concepts (3 Credits)
- CIS 102 Networking Concepts (4 Credits)
- ENGL 1110 English Composition I (3 Credits)
- MATH 1130 Survey of Mathematics (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 16
Second Semester (Spring I)
- BUSA 1110 Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
- BUSA 2110 Business Communication (3 Credits)
- CIS 103 Configuring Cisco Devices for Internetworking Routing (4 Credits)
- CIS 134 Computer Hardware & Software (4 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Third Semester (Summer):
- COMM 1130 Public Speaking OR COMM 2120 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credits)
- MGMT 2110 Principles of Management OR MKTG 2110 Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 6
Fourth Semester (Fall II):
- ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting (4 Credits)
- CIS 203 Configuring Connection Enterprise Services (4 Credits)
- CIS 232 Server Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server (4 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 12
Fifth Semester (Spring II):
- CIS 106 Windows Fundamentals (1 Credit)
- CIS 107 Internet Fundamentals (1 Credit)
- CIS 235 Fundamentals of Network Security (3 Credits)
- Humanities OR Arts (3 Credits)
- PHED #### (1 Credit)
- Social & Behavioral Science (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 12
Total Credits Required: 60
Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems (All Areas)
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First Semester (Fall I):
- CIS 101 Fundamentals of Computer OR BCIS 1110 Fundamentals of Information Literacy Systems (3 Credits)
- ENGL 1110 English Composition I (3 Credits)
- Lab Science (4 Credits)
- MATH 1220 College Algebra (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
Second Semester (Spring I)
- CIS 125 Intro to Programming Concepts (3 Credits)
- COMM 1130 Public Speaking OR COMM 2120 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credits)
- ENGL 1120 Composition II OR ENGL 2210 Professional & Technical Communication (3 Credits)
- Lab Science (4 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
Third Semester (Summer):
- ECON 2110 Macroeconomic Principles (3 Credits)
- PHED 1XXX (1 Credit)
- Social & Behavioral Science (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 7
Fourth Semester (Fall II):
- ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting I (4 Credits)
- Arts (3 Credits)
- Humanities (3 Credits)
- Social & Behavioral Science (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
Fifth Semester (Spring II):
- ACCT 2120 Principles of Accounting II (4 Credits)
- BLAW 2110 Business Law I (3 Credits)
- Electives (4 Credits)
- Social & Behavioral Science, Humanities OR Arts (3 Credits)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Total Credits Required: 60
Why IT?
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Upon completion in a degree or certification program, CIS students can formalize their
certifications in the CCC Testing Center, a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center.
- Computer Information Systems Homepage
- Networking
- Information & Digital Literacy
- Fundamentals of Game Design Certificate New
- Build Your Own Degree
- CyberSecurity *Under Development
- Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Concentration in Information Systems and Technology
- Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Concentration in Networking
- Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems (All Areas)
- Certificate of Achievement in Fundamentals of Game Design New
- Certificate of Completion in Information Systems and Technology
- Certificate of Completion in Office Specialist
- Certificate of Completion in Networking
Degrees and Certificates Offered:
For more information about CCC's Computer Information Systems programs, please contact:
Raymond Walker
Division Chair of Computer Information Systems, Art and Communication
575.769.4953
raymond.walker@clovis.edu
Celia Donofrio
Academic Advisor
575.769.4121
donofrioc@clovis.edu