Computer Information Systems

Application Code:

0581

Degree Received:

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Academic Department:

Description:

The integration of computers into the workplace is progressing at a rapid pace. As more organizations install and employ these networks, a need has developed for the "resident expert" to administer the system, install software, establish security, and train others. Graduates of the computer information systems (CIS) program are well positioned to serve that need. A foundation of programming, database, networking is provided.

The CIS program is oriented toward today's changing computer environment. It is very contemporary, stressing computer programming, software applications, Web development, and network installation and management. A full year of networking is available.

A laptop computer is required for students entering the computer information systems program. See laptop specifications.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

Required: Math A (algebra)*
Recommended: Math B (geometry and trigonometry)

* Students who place into intermediate algebra will be required to take one additional mathematics course.

Accreditation/Certification:

Alfred State College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606.

Features & Facilities:

Focuses on the design, installation, programming, and management of microcomputer systems and networking
Extensive programming, applications, and networking exposure
Full year of computer network management available

Articulation Agreements:

Students have transferred successfully to schools across New York and other states. At this time most have chosen to continue with one of the bachelor of technology in information technology programs that are offered at Alfred State College. They enter into that program with full junior status.

Graduation Requirements:

Must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of required CISY courses and nine credit hours of technical electives approved by adviser with a minimum 2.0 cumulative index. Twenty credit hours of liberal arts courses, a minimum overall cumulative index of 2.0, along with other requirements as stated in the College Academic Regulations, must be met by candidates of the AAS degree. Must successfully complete a minimum of 62 credit hours of course work and one semester of physical education.

Career Opportunities:

Network Management
Systems Administration
Computer Technology
Computer Support
Computer Programming
Web Development
Database Administrator

Transfer Opportunities:

To facilitate the transfer of graduates choosing to continue their education at the baccalaureate level, students are encouraged to make their intentions known to their academic adviser during their freshman year. Through the careful use of elective courses, students can realize excellent transfer credit.

Transfer into the information technology programs: network administration, Web development, and application software development will place them at junior status.

Typical Semester Layout:

CIS majors can expect to spend three hours in class (average class size is under 25), two hours in lab, and four hours on homework.

First Semester			credits
CISY	1113	Intro to Computer Prog
		or
CISY	1123	Intro to Comp Prog for IT	3
CISY	1023	Intro to Information Tech	3
COMP	1503	Freshman Composition	3
	xxx3	Gen. Ed. Elective (Other)	3
CISY	1111	IT Freshman Seminar	1
	xxx3	Gen. Ed. Social Sci Elective	3
			16

Second Semester			credits
CISY	3223	Intro to Web Page Devel
		or
CISY	2153	Database Appl. and Prog I	3
MATH	xxx3	College Algebra or above	3
CISY	2143	Microcomputer Systems I	3
CISY	4103	Visual Programming	3
LITR	2603	Introduction to Literature	3
			15

Third Semester			credits
CISY	2153	Database Applications & Programming I
		or
CISY	3223	Intro to Web Page Development	3
CISY	4033	Networking I	3
MATH	2124	Statistics Methods and Analysis	4
ACCT	3043	Accounting Foundations
		or
ACCT	1124	Financial Accounting	3-4
	xxx3	Technical Elective	3
			16-17

Fourth Semester			credits
CISY	4053	Linux/Unix Admin and Scripting
		or
CISY	5403	Database Concepts	3
	xxx3	Technical Elective	3
SPCH	1083	Effective Speaking	3
	xxx3	Technical Elective	3
	xxx3	Gen Education Elective	3
			15

*Adviser approved mathematics course not to include MATH 1003, MATH 1013, MATH 2003, or MATH 1143.

Technical elective may include CISY, business, and selected courses from math or engineering as approved by the adviser.

Also required: One unit of physical education.

Employment and Transfer Report

Employment and Transfer Rate:

100%

Employment and Transfer Survey Details:

Survey Details	2006	2007	2008
Receiving Degrees	19	12	12
Responding to Survey	15 (79%)	10 (83%)	9 (75%)
Employed	--	--	2 (22%)
Employed in Field	--	--	1 (50%)
Transfered	15 (100%)	10 (100%)	7 (78%)
Unemployed & Seeking Employment	--	--	--
Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment	--	--	--

Employment and Transfer Salary Information:

Average annual salary for ASC graduates - $29,500 (2 respondents)

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