2015-2016 Student Catalog 
    
    Oct 05, 2024  
2015-2016 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Information Systems, A.S.


Contact Information

Program Requirements

Typical Program (Full-Time Day)

Typical Online Program

Degree/Certificate:    Associate in Science
HEGIS Code:            5101
SUNY Code:             1171
Major Code:             CIS

The Career

All organizations rely on computer and information technology to conduct business and operate more efficiently. The rapid spread of technology across all industries has generated a need for highly trained workers to help organizations incorporate new technologies. The U.S. Department of Labor statistics project computer information systems-related occupations to be among the fastest growing occupations through the year 2018. Employment is expected to grow at a much faster than average rate (17 percent or more) as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies. Job increases will be driven by very rapid growth in computer system design and related services, which is projected to be among the fastest growing industries in the U.S. economy.

Workers in the occupation should enjoy favorable job prospects. The demand for networking to facilitate the sharing of information, the expansion of client-server environments and the need for computer specialists to use their knowledge and skills in a problem-solving capacity will be major factors in the rising demand for information systems specialists.

Career choices for students in this curriculum include computer programmer, systems analyst, information systems specialist, information technology specialist, network administrator and database administrator.

The NCCC Approach

The Computer Information Systems degree program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university.  Programs to which students may transfer include Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems and other computer-related disciplines.

Computer Information Systems is a field studying computing devices, their hardware and software, their applications and their impact on society.  Students will learn how to apply technical knowledge and skills to provide practical solutions to real world problems.

Admission

Students are admitted in fall, spring and summer.

The Computer Information Systems program is offered as a full-time program, a part-time program or an online program. All required courses are offered in both a traditional classroom setting and online. Students can choose from courses offered in the classroom, online or choose a combination of both to best suit their needs.

Dual Admissions

Buffalo State College - Computer Information Systems
Medaille College - Computer Information Systems
State University of New York at Buffalo - Management Information Systems

Program Goals and Objectives

  • To prepare students for transfer into a computer-related curriculum (Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Science, Management Information Systems or Information Technology) at a four-year institution
  • To assist students in meeting the SUNY General Education Requirements

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of degree requirements, a graduate will:

  • Design, implement, test, and debug programs that employ fundamental programming constructs
  • Utilize the three basic principles of object-oriented design:  encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism
  • Work as a team member in a problem-solving situation
  • Apply technical knowledge and skills to provide practical solutions to real-world problems

 

Program Requirements (CIS)


  1. A total of at least 63-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree.
  2. Computer Information Systems: A minimum of 22-credit hours to include:
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    Plus 12-credit hours of Computer Science (CPS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) or Local Area Networks (NET), of which no more than 3-credit hours can be NET. In addition, CPS and CIS courses must have a number of 200 or higher.
  3. Business: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include:
     
      
  4. Mathematics - General Education:  A minimum of 6-credit hours to include:
    MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics  
    MAT 110 - Intermediate Algebra or higher General Education Mathematics  
  5. Basic Communication - Written: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include:
      *
      
  6. Basic Communication - Oral:  A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    SPE 101 - Speech Communication  OR
    SPE 103 - Interpersonal Communication  
  7. Humanities or Foreign Language - General Education:  A minimum of 3-credit hours:
    Humanities - General Education approved elective  OR
    Foreign Language - General Education approved elective  
  8. The Arts - General Education:  a minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    The Arts - General Education approved elective  
  9. General Education:  A minimum of 9-credit hours to be selected from 3 different categories below:
    American History  
    Natural Sciences  
    Other World Civilization  
    Social Sciences  
    Western Civilization  
  10. Health/Physical Education: A minimum of 2-credit hours
  11. Free Electives:  A minimum of 3-credit hours

 

Typical Program (Full-Time Day)


Total Credit hours: 16/17


Second Semester


Total Credit Hours: 16


Third Semester


Total Credit Hours: 16


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 15


Note:


* Dependent upon the fulfillment of Academic Foundations requirements

Scholarship Opportunities


There are several scholarships available to NCCC students.  Scholarship deadline dates vary each semester.  For more information, please visit the scholarship webpage at www.niagaracc.suny.edu/scholarships . The NCCC Scholarship Office is located within the Financial Aid Complex, A-114 or by phone (716) 614-6205.