Westchester Community College, State University of New York

Prepare yourself for an exciting future while you enjoy a dynamic and stimulating learning experience. Acquire advanced skills in areas like software applications, operating systems, computer networking, programming logic, information security, systems analysis and design, and more. The CIS program takes the best of the computer and business worlds to prepare you for advanced study or immediate employment within a wide range of industries and careers.

This field continues to change rapidly, and faculty members are always looking for opportunities to bring new materials and new content to the classroom. With guidance from experienced faculty, you will learn to use current technologies in cutting-edge computer labs. The Computer Information Systems program’s emphasis on hands-on learning will prepare you with the technical skills and the confidence needed for future success. If you are ready to embark on an educational journey that will support you in many different phases of your future, this program is a great place to start.

Denise Sullivan Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems AAS

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. Topics of study include technology, databases, networks, systems analysis, and security. 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.

Contact Information

Phone: 914-606-6988
Office location: Classroom Bldg Room 47
Email: denise.sullivan@sunywcc.edu
Title(s): Associate Professor, Department Chair
Department/Division: Computer Information Technologies

Degree Information:

• BS - Marketing/Management – Siena College
• MBA – Marketing/MIS – Pace University

Courses Taught:

• CIS110 – Computer Information Systems
• CIS215 – Management Information Systems
• CIS225 – Database Management Systems

Financial Aid

Nearly 33% of Westchester Community College students receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. In addition, the Westchester Community College Foundation offers $1.6 million in scholarships annually.

Sports

The Westchester Community College Athletic Department sponsors thirteen different intercollegiate athletic teams in various sports. The roster of sports offered includes Men’s Baseball, Women's Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Visit the Vikings Athletics website for schedules, reports, and more.

Locations

We’re accessible: Public transit-friendly main campus and extension locations. Online classes for wherever you are. Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Center for the Digital Arts) and White Plains (Center for the Arts).