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Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_CIST

Control Number: 03968

Financial Aid Eligible


This program will meet major requirements for the Associate in Science degree but has not been articulated with any particular four-year institution. Students should not expect that they will necessarily meet the lower-division requirements at specific colleges or universities. Students should consult a counselor for specific transfer information.

This option provides the student with the lower-division transfer courses for some of the business oriented majors. Students are advised to check course transferability with an Orange Coast College counselor prior to enrolling in CIS courses.

Program Outcome

Students will be prepared for employment in entry-level positions in the computer and information systems industries.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
ACCT A101Financial Accounting4
or ACCT A101H Financial Accounting Honors
ACCT A102Managerial Accounting4
or ACCT A102H Managerial Accounting Honors
BUS A110Business Law3
or BUS A110H Business Law Honors
CIS A111Introduction to Computer Information Systems3
or CIS A111H Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors
ECON A170Microeconomics3
or ECON A170H Microeconomics Honors
ECON A175Macroeconomics3
or ECON A175H Macroeconomics Honors
MATH A140Business Calculus4
or MATH A180 Calculus 1
or MATH A180H Calculus 1 Honors
Select one of the following:4
Python Programming I
Introduction to C#.NET Programming
C++ Programming Language 1
Java Programming 1
Total Units28
Requirement Units
Minimum Program Major Units 28
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Degree Units 60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
CIS A111
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
or Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors
3
ECON A170
Microeconomics
or Microeconomics Honors
3
OCC AS GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 3
 Units12
Semester 2
ECON A175
Macroeconomics
or Macroeconomics Honors
3
BUS A110
Business Law
or Business Law Honors
3
OCC AS GE AREA C1- CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 4
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 3
 Units16
Summer
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 4
 Units4
Year 2
Semester 1
ACCT A101
Financial Accounting
or Financial Accounting Honors
4
MATH A140
Business Calculus
or Calculus 1
or Calculus 1 Honors
4
CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE 4
Python Programming I  
Introduction to C#.NET Programming  
C++ Programming Language 1  
Java Programming 1  
 Units12
Semester 2
ACCT A102
Managerial Accounting
or Managerial Accounting Honors
4
OCC AS GE AREA C2- CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 9
 Units16
 Total Units60
1

Electives here can be used to complete prerequisites needed for the math choice required if student did not place into MATH A140/180/A180H.

2

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS.