Computer Information Systems A.A.S.
Degree
Division: Business, Behavioral/Social
Sciences, Public and Human Services
Academic Dept: Computer Information Systems and Office
Technologies
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Mary Ann Cassidy
Tel: 914-606-6791
Program Description:
The Computer Information
Systems (CIS) major provides a firm foundation in technology, while
introducing the student to the use of technology in business areas. The
CIS major is the bridge between business problems and technological
solutions. The curriculum is technically oriented and provides a broad
foundation knowledge of technology, including programming, networks, and
systems analysis. The curriculum is designed for both the student who
intends to seek full-time employment after graduation and the student
who wishes to transfer to Computer Information Systems, Management
Information Systems, or Information Technology programs at a four-year
college. Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of
entry-level positions in information systems.

Recommended Full-Time
Semester Plan

The curriculum chairperson for this
program
recommends taking the courses for this degree in a particular order.
Click the button above for recommended semester-by-semester layout of
the classes needed to complete this program.

Program
Descriptions Table of Contents
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Core Requirements
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Credit Hours
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ENG 101, 102 Comp & Lit I & II |
6 |
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Mathematics
(recommended
MATH 119 Calculus for Business
and Economics or MATH 113
Statistics) |
3-4 |
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Science (lab recommended) |
3-4 |
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Math or
Science |
3-4 |
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Behavioral Science,
Humanities
& Social Science
choose one course from any two
areas for total of... |
6 |
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Liberal
Arts Elective |
3 |
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Phys. Ed. (1 health/fitness, 1
sport) |
2 |
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Total
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26-29 |
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Degree
Requirements
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Credit Hours
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DP 103 Computer Info
Systems* |
3 |
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DP 108A
Object Oriented
Programming Logic* |
3 |
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DP 110 Visual Basic for
Business |
3 |
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DP 220B
Database Mgt. Systems |
3 |
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DP 235B Networking For
Business |
3 |
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DP 213 PC
Operation Systems |
3 |
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DP 245
Principles of Security and Forensics |
3 |
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DP 215B
Systems Analysis & Design |
3 |
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ACC 119 Financial
Accounting |
4 |
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ACC 120
Managerial Accounting |
4 |
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OFTEC 217 Business Communications |
3 |
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MGT 101
Business
Organization and Management |
3 |
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Total |
38 |
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Minimum Total
Credits |
64 |
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Co-requisites: should be taken together or DP 103 Computer Information
Systems should be taken first.
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