2017-2018 Credit Catalog

Computer Information Systems (CIT)

2017-2018

AN OPTION OF LIBERAL ARTS

Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)

Open Admissions

Division: Stem And Education

 
The Computer Information Systems Program provides the first two years of study leading to a baccalaureate degree in Computer Information Systems.  

The curriculum consists of courses in programming, systems development, and business. This Information Systems focus is combined with a broad background in the liberal arts, including courses in English composition, mathematics, laboratory science, social sciences and humanities.  This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year computer information systems curriculum.

Mass Transfer agreements currently exist with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Framingham State, Fitchburg State, Worcester State, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, and UMass Lowell.

First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMP101Composition 1

3
CPS100Information Technology and Its Applications

3
HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3
SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3
MAT151-XXX
Mathematics Elective MAT151 level or above

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
MAT152-XXX
Mathematics Elective MAT152 level or above

3
CPS Elective
Computer Science Elective

4
CMP102-150
Composition 2 Elective

3
CPS101Computer Science 1 (Java 1)

4
Total Credit Hours:14

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CPS Elective
Computer Science Elective

4
SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3
HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3
LS-Elective
Laboratory Science Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:14

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3
HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3
SCI-ELECTIVE
Science Elective

3
CPS Elective
Computer Science Elective

4
OPN-ELECTIVE
Open Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:17

Requirement Notes

CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.

Math Electives: A minimum of 6 credits in mathematics is required at the MAT151 - Precalculus 1 level or above. Calculus 1 is often required at transfer institutions.

Program Note

Communications and Mathematics proficiencies required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60