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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

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. 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 C2001Principles of Microeconomics3
or ECON C2001H Principles of Microeconomics - Honors
ECON C2002Principles of Macroeconomics3
or ECON C2002H Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors
MATH A140Business Calculus5
or MATH A180 Calculus 1
or MATH A180H Calculus 1 Honors
Select one of the following:3-4
Python Programming I
C++ Programming Language 1
Java Programming 1
Total Major Units28-29
OCC AS General Education 1, 2up to 21
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementsvaries
Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE60
1

Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.

2

Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

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 C2001
Principles of Microeconomics 1
or Principles of Microeconomics - Honors
3
OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 3
 Units12
Semester 2
ECON C2002
Principles of Macroeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors
3
BUS A110
Business Law
or Business Law Honors
3
OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 3
 Units15
Summer
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 4
 Units4
Year 2
Semester 1
ACCT A101
Financial Accounting
or Financial Accounting Honors
4
MATH A140 Business Calculus 5
CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE 4
Python Programming I  
C++ Programming Language 1  
Java Programming 1  
 Units13
Semester 2
ACCT A102
Managerial Accounting
or Managerial Accounting Honors
4
OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 6
 Units16
 Total Units60
1

Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 4

2

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS.

3

Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 2