Computer Information Systems
Two Year AST Degree Program
South Hills Computer Information Systems students develop expertise in computer technology, the most current and widely used software packages, computer programming languages, hardware maintenance and troubleshooting, and systems analysis and design methodologies. Enroll now in this popular program!
Career Opportunities
- Software Support Technician
- Network Administrator
- Systems Analyst and Designer
- Applications Developer or Programmer
- Webmaster
- E-Commerce or Desktop Publishing Specialist
Computer Information Systems students will study:
- Operating System Administration
- Web Programming
- Networks and Network Administration
- Desktop Publishing
- Object-Oriented Programming
Sample of Courses
- Cyberlaw & Internet Security
- Web Design & Desktop Publishing
- Networking Essentials
- Database Fundamentals
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Java & Visual Basic Programming
- UNIX / Linux Operating Systems
Complete Course List (click to expand)
| Code | Course | Credits | Clock Hours |
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| First Term | | | |
| CP101 | Introduction to Computing (Accelerated) | 1.5 | 30 |
| GE220 | Algebra | 4 | 60 |
| KE100 | Keyboarding Essentials | 1.5 | 30 |
| MG202 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 60 |
| CP102 | Problem Solving & Logic | 1.5 | 30 |
| PD119 | Personal Development | 1 | 24 |
| EN101 | English I | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 294 |
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| Second Term | | | |
| CP100 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | 60 |
| GE227 | English II | 4 | 60 |
| CP119 | Hardware | 3 | 60 |
| LE105 | Cyberlaw | 2 | 36 |
| WP202 | Word Processing | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15 | 276 |
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| Third Term | | | |
| CP104 | Spreadsheets | 3 | 60 |
| CP233 | Web Site Design | 3 | 60 |
| AC101 | Accounting I | 3 | 60 |
| CP105 | Database | 3 | 60 |
| CP218 | Networking Essentials | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15 | 300 |
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| Fourth Term | | | |
| GE224 | Speech | 1 | 24 |
| | Elective | 3 | 60 |
| GE147 | Business Mathematics | 4 | 60 |
| GE237 | Technical Writing | 2.5 | 36 |
| | Technical Elective I* | 3 | 60 |
| | Technical Elective II* | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16.5 | 300 |
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| *Technical Electives I & II Choices | | |
| CP200 | Visual Basic.NET | (3) | (60) |
| CP217 | Database Programming | (3) | (60) |
| CP110 | Client-Side Web Programming | (3) | (60) |
| CP223 | UNIX/Linux Essentials | (3) | (60) |
| CP229 | Client Operating Systems | (3) | (60) |
| CP214 | Software Survey | (3) | (60) |
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| Fifth Term | | | |
| CP203 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 | 60 |
| CD204 | Job Search Skills | 1 | 24 |
| | Elective | 3 | 60 |
| | Technical Elective III** | 3 | 60 |
| | Technical Elective IV** | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 13 | 264 |
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| **Technical Electives III & IV Choices | | |
| CP208 | C++ Programming | (3) | (60) |
| CP232 | Database Administration | (3) | (60) |
| CP112 | E-Commerce | (3) | (60) |
| CP111 | Server-Side Web Programming | (3) | (60) |
| CP230 | TCP/IP | (3) | (60) |
| CP231 | Server Operating Systems | (3) | (60) |
| CP211 | Advanced Office Applications | (3) | (60) |
| |
| Sixth Term | | | |
| CP206 | Computer Presentations | 2 | 48 |
| CP204 | Systems Analysis & Design Project | 3 | 60 |
| GE219 | Human Relations | 2.5 | 36 |
| | Technical Elective V*** | 3 | 60 |
| | Elective | 2 | 36 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 12.5 | 240 |
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| ***Technical Elective V Choices | | |
| CP300 | JAVA Programming | (3) | (60) |
| CP225 | Web Server | (3) | (60) |
| CP224 | UNIX/Linux Administration | (3) | (60) |
| WP203 | Desktop Publishing I | (3) | (60) |
| CP234 | Internet Security | (3) | (60) |
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| Seventh Term | | | |
| CP601 | CIS Internship | 8 | 336 |
| CD212 | Professional Development | 2 | 30 |
| CD211 | Career Preparation | 2 | 30 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 12 | 396 |
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