Cecil College - Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Programming Options

Option A:  Associate of Applied Science
Option B:  Certificate
Option C:  Non-Credit Courses

General Program Information: 410-287-1000 or information@cecil.edu

Associate of Applied Science

This program option is designed to give students a beginning knowledge of computer operating systems, networking, and data communications, as well as currently used programming languages, such as languages used in the construction of Web programs.

Course Code	General Education and Program Requirements	General Education Code	Credits
ACT	Activity Electives		2
CBWEP	BUS or DAP-College Based Work Experience Program[1]		3
CIS 101	Introduction to Computer Concepts	I	3
CIS 102	Operating Systems		3
CIS 124	Web Design I - Design Fundamentals		3
CIS or DAP	Computer Information Systems Data Processing Elective[2]		3
CIS or DAP	Computer Information Systems Data Processing Programming Electives[2]		12
DAP 109	Introduction to Programming		3
DAP 140	Introduction to Networking		3
DAP 160	Introduction to Data Communications		3
DAP 201	Business Systems Analysis & Design		4
DAP 203 or DAP 204	Seminar in Information Systems		1
EGL 101	Freshman Composition	E	3
EGL 211	Technical Writing		3
GEN ED	General Education Elective		3
MAT	Math Elective	M	3-4
SCI	Lab Science Elective	SL	4
SOC SCI	Social Science Elective	SS	3
SPH 121	Interpersonal Communications	H	3

Total Credits Required in Program: 65-66 Credits

[1] The student must contact the CBWEP administrator one semester prior to enrolling for this course.
[2] Select courses from CIS/DAP Programming Electives.

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Certificate

This certificate develops skills in programming and various languages as well as providing basic courses in operating systems, Web programming, business systems, networking and data communications.

Course Code	Certificate Requirements	Credits
CIS 101	Introduction to Computer Concepts	3
CIS 102	Operating Systems	3
CIS 124	Web Design I - Design Fundamentals	3
CIS or DAP	Computer Information Systems Data Processing Electives[2]	6
DAP 109	Introduction to Programming	3
DAP 140	Introduction to Networking	3
DAP 160	Introduction to Data Communications	3
DAP 201	Business Systems Analysis & Design	4
DAP 203 or DAP 204	Seminar in Information Systems	1

Total Credits Required in Certificate: 29 Credits

[2] Select courses from CIS/DAP Programming Electives.

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Non-Credit Courses

Course Code	Certificate Requirements	Hours
Ed2Go	Additional online courses are available through Ed2Go

On-line Learning

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