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.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
- UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AS major requirements.
- MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT A101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT A102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| CIS A111 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ECON A170 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON A175 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH A140 | Business Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH A180 | Calculus 1 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Python Programming I | ||
| Introduction to C#.NET Programming | ||
| Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming | ||
| C++ Programming Language 1 | ||
| Java Programming 1 | ||
| Total Units | 28 | |
| 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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| CIS A111 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ECON A170 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH A140 or MATH A180 | Business Calculus or Calculus 1 | 4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ECON A175 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ACCT A101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE | 4 | |
| Python Programming I | ||
| Introduction to C#.NET Programming | ||
| Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming | ||
| C++ Programming Language 1 | ||
| Java Programming 1 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA C2- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACCT A102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 11 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60-61 | |
| 1 | VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS. |