Computer Information Systems Administration, AAS (CISAD)

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The Associate of Applied Sciences in Computer Information Systems Administration prepares the student for transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Technology Management as well as the Northern Arizona University Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies: Technology Management 90/30 degree. The AAS, Computer Information Systems Administration, also includes the Associate of Arts General Education Core (AGEC-A) requirements. Note: Students may complete their degrees with Northern Arizona University through online classes. (NAU’s Cultural Understanding requirements may be completed after transfer.) For more information regarding Computer Information Systems Administration, AAS, see the Computer Information Systems webpage.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

General Education Special Requirements: 35-38

A. Freshman Composition: 6

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENG 102 - English Composition II Credits: (3)

B. Mathematics: 3-4

Choose one course from the following:

MAT 142 - College Mathematics Credits: (3)
MAT 151 - College Algebra Credits: (4)

C. Arts and Humanities: 6

Choose two courses from Section C in the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - A) with different prefixes Credits: (3)

D. Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6

BUS 206 - Microeconomics Credits: (3)
SOC 131 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)

E. Physical and Biological Sciences: 8-10

Choose two courses from Section E in the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - A) Credits: (4-5)

F. Options: 6

BUS 207 - Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credits: (3)

Program Requirements: 30-31

CIS 115 - A+ Computer Technology Hardware Credits: (3)
CIS 116 - A+ Computer Technology Software Credits: (3)
CIS 120 - Introduction to Programming Credits: (3)
CIS 143 - Web Page Design I Credits: (3)
CIS 153 - Networking Essentials Credits: (3)
CIS 210 - Database Management and SQL Design Credits: (3)
CIS 253 - Network Security Credits: (3)
CIS 270 - Systems Analysis And Design Credits: (3)
Choose two courses from the following:
CIS 204 - Programming and Game Development In C++ Credits: (3)
CIS 206 - Programming for the Web in JavaScript Credits: (3)
CIS 208 - Programming In C# Credits: (3)
CSC 110 - Computer Science I Credits: (4)

Total Degree Credits: 65-69

Suggested Pathway

The following pathway provides recommended courses to complete this program, see the Computer Information Systems Administration, AAS Program Matrix . A full list of course options is listed on the program of study. It is important to consult a student services specialist regarding any advising concerns in order to maintain the established program path and/or possible transfer goals.