Computer Information Systems (CIS) - Microcomputer Applications Specialist

Computer Information Systems (CIS) - Microcomputer Applications Specialist AS Degree

The Computer Information Systems Program teaches concepts, procedures and terminology, as well as the skills and applications necessary to operate computers.

Program student learning outcomes:

1. Students will use industry standard computer software programs for business.
2. Students will create reports according to industry standards for business.
3. Students will analyze and evaluate the use of computer information systems including the role of ethics and the impact on society as well as contemporary issues.
4. Students will identify and distinguish between different types of business and different types of business practices.
5. Students will create strategic solutions to solve common business problems.

Students must fulfill the following requirements to qualify for an Associate Degree:

• Complete the Local General Education, CSU General Education (CSUGE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements,
• Complete a minimum of 18 additional units from the major list below,
• Complete electives to reach a total of 60-degree applicable units,
• Earn a grade of C or better in each major course,
• Maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00, and
• Complete the English and math proficiency requirements with a C or better

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