Computer Information Systems A.S.
HEGIS Code 5101
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This program prepares individuals to analyze business information needs and prepare specifications and requirements for appropriate data system solutions. Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, students can become entry level programmers or programmer analysts. Additionally, students can pursue occupations related to this program such as systems analyst, programmer analyst, microcomputer support specialist, technical support specialist, network control operator, supervisor of network operations, and user support analyst supervisor.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the Computer Information Systems field is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2016. Jobs should be plentiful in data processing service firms, software houses, and computer consulting businesses. These types of establishments are part of the computer services industry, which are projected to be the fastest growing. The number of entry level positions available in this field continues to exceed the number of qualified persons to fill them.
THE PROGRAM
This Associate in Science degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to a college or university offering baccalaureate programs in systems analysis and design, systems programming, operation research, database management, artificial intelligence, numerical analysis, statistics, operations management, or general business administration.
The program provides an introduction to business and computer information systems courses that would reasonably parallel the first two years of a four year degree program. Students who are enrolled in this program attend hands-on laboratories associated with most computer courses.
Students entering this program are required to purchase or lease a professional microcomputer system for home use. Computers are an integral part of all course instruction within the Computer Information Systems program. Computer specifications are available from this page (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format) or upon request.
It is recommended that applicants for this curriculum follow a college preparatory program in high school with, possibly, some exploratory work in business and computer related subjects.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
All degree requirements and courses listed are effective Fall of 2008 and are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems (15 Credit Hours) | |
| CIS 111: Operating System Environments | 2 |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming | 3 |
| CIS 216: Advanced Programming | 4 |
| CIS 225: Assembly Language | 3 |
| CIS 250: Data Structures | 3 |
| Business (8 Credit Hours): | |
| ACC 101: Accounting Principles 1 | 4 |
| ACC 102: Accounting Principles 2 | 4 |
| Liberal Arts (38-41 Credit Hours): | |
| ECO 101: Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 218: Technical Writing | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics Electives* | 11-12 |
| Science Electives | 6-8 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Approved Elective (Select from BUS, MTH, BIO, CHE, GEO, PHY, or SCI) | 3-4 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| TOTAL | 66-70 |
* For transfer purposes the Mathematics Electives should include or lead toward MTH 221.
The curricula offered by the College require certain Liberal Arts core courses in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science or Mathematics. The following indicates areas of study acceptable in meeting these requirements.
| Humanities: | American Sign Language, Art, English, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theater Arts. |
| Social Sciences: | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology |
| Science and Mathematics: | Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Science, and Mathematics |
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
As a graduate of Jefferson, you will have many transfer opportunities to consider and be able to choose from a wide variety of Colleges and Universities to pursue your baccalaureate degree. Jefferson has partnered with some selected Colleges and Universities to develop agreements that help students transfer smoothly. Transfer articulation agreements have been established with SUNY Empire State College and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Below please find a link to an agreement that has been developed with the Franklin University in the following program areas:
This agreement is designed to help students select courses in their academic program that will transfer effectively and will allow students to complete the Bachelor of Science degree at Franklin.
For more information, please contact the JCC Counseling Center at 315-786-2271.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information regarding this program, please contact any of the following faculty:
Jack N. Donato, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
(315) 786-2455 jdonato@sunyjefferson.edu
C.J. Jackson, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
(315) 786-2429 cjackson@sunyjefferson.edu
For application and admissions information please contact:
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
Admissions Office (315) 786-2277
(or Toll Free 1-888-435-6522. Ask for Admissions.)
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