Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems
The Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree prepares students for various roles in the Information Technology (IT) industry including computer networking, repair and helpdesk. This degree program includes Michigan Transfer Agreement courses and certificate options that prepare students for further education and cover the objectives for several industry certifications including A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Cisco Certified Network Administrator, Microsoft Certified IT Professional and Microsoft Office Specialist.
Requirements
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General Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | 6.00 | |
| Choose two courses from the following: | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 1 | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING 1 | ||
or ENG-122 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 1 | ||
| HUMANITIES | 7.00 | |
| Choose 2 courses from 2 different prefixes | ||
| ART APPRECIATION 1 | ||
| HISTORY OF ART I 1 | ||
| HISTORY OF ART II 1 | ||
| WOMEN & LITERATURE 1 | ||
| CHILDRENS LITERATURE 1 | ||
| WEST CIV I: ANCIENT WORLD-1715 1 | ||
| WESTERN CIV II 1 | ||
| MODERN CULTURE & THE ARTS 1 | ||
| WORLD MYTHOLOGIES 1 | ||
| SPANISH I | ||
| SPANISH II 1 | ||
| SPANISH III 1 | ||
| SPANISH IV 1 | ||
| MUSIC APPRECIATION 1 | ||
| ETHICS 1 | ||
| INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY 1 | ||
| COMPARATIVE RELIGION | ||
| NEW TESTAMENT | ||
| Mathematics | 4.00 | |
| Choose one course from the following: | ||
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA 1 | ||
| CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 1 | ||
| INTRO TO STATISTICS 1 | ||
| Natural Science | 7.00 | |
| Choose 2 courses from 2 different prefixes - one must have a lab | ||
| HUMAN BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| BIOLOGICAL FORM AND FUNCTION 1 | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY 1 | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1 1 | ||
| HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II 1 | ||
| MICROBIOLOGY 1 | ||
| CHEMISTRY 1 | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 1 | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 1 | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 1 | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 1 | ||
| PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1 | ||
| PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 1 | ||
| ASTRONOMY 1 | ||
| PHYSICS I 1 | ||
| PHYSICS II 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 7.00 | |
| Choose 2 courses from 2 different prefixes | ||
| PRIN OF ECONOMICS-MICRO 1 | ||
| PRIN OF ECONOMICS-MACRO 1 | ||
| US HISTORY I 1 | ||
| US HIST II: RECONSTRUC-PRESENT 1 | ||
| HISTORY OF MICHIGAN 1 | ||
| AMERICAN GOV'T & POLITICAL SCI 1 | ||
| STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1 | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 1 | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| HUMAN SEXUALITY 1 | ||
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 | ||
| PRIN OF SOCIOLOGY 1 | ||
| MODERN SOCIAL PROBLEMS 1 | ||
| MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIVING 1 | ||
| Degree Requirements | 30.00-31.00 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
Computer Support Technician Certificate (31 Credits) | ||
Network Technician Certificate (30 Credits) | ||
| Total Credits | 61.00-62.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s)
Minimum Hours Required 60-62 (CST) or 62 (NTC) credits
Computer Support Technician Certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 29.00 | |
| INTRO TO COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | ||
| CISCO I 1 | ||
| COMPUTER SCIENCE I 1 | ||
| COMPUTER TECHNICIAN ESSENTIALS 1 | ||
| COMPUTER REPAIR ESSENTIALS 1 | ||
| INTRO TO NETWORKING 1 | ||
| INSTALL & CONFIGURE A WINDOWS NETWORK 1 | ||
| NETWORK SECURITY 1 | ||
| PC OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | ||
| Select 2 courses from the following | 6.00 | |
| CISCO II 1 | ||
| ETHICAL HACKING I 1 | ||
| LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | ||
| ADMINISTRATING A WINDOWS SERVER 1 | ||
| LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 35.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s)
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 07/23/2019
Network Administration Technician Certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 28.00 | |
| CISCO I 1 | ||
| CISCO II 1 | ||
| CISCO III 1 | ||
| LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | ||
| INTRO TO NETWORKING 1 | ||
| INSTALL & CONFIGURE A WINDOWS NETWORK 1 | ||
| ADMINISTRATING A WINDOWS SERVER 1 | ||
| ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF A WINDOWS,NETWORK 1 | ||
| NETWORK SECURITY 1 | ||
| Electives Coursework | 3.00 | |
| Choose a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following courses: | ||
| ETHICAL HACKING I (cannot be applied to AACIS degree, Option 5) 1 | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS 1 | ||
| PC OPERATING SYSTEMS 1 | ||
| LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 31.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s)
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 08/05/2019
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 08/12/2019
Suggested Schedule
Computer Support Technician
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 16.00 | |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE I | ||
| COMPUTER TECHNICIAN ESSENTIALS | ||
| INTRO TO NETWORKING | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
MTA HUMANITIES |
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| Credits | 16.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| Required Coursework | 16.00 | |
| CISCO I | ||
| COMPUTER REPAIR ESSENTIALS | ||
| INSTALL & CONFIGURE A WINDOWS NETWORK | ||
MTA COMMUNICATIONS |
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MTA MATHEMATICS |
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| Credits | 16.00 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| Required Coursework | 16.00 | |
| NETWORK SECURITY | ||
| CISCO II or ETHICAL HACKING I |
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MTA HUMANITIES |
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MTA SOCIAL SCIENCE |
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MTA NATURAL SCIENCE w/LAB |
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| Credits | 16.00 | |
| Winter 2 | ||
| Required Coursework | 13.00 | |
| LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS or ADMINISTRATING A WINDOWS SERVER |
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| PC OPERATING SYSTEMS | ||
MTA NATURAL SCIENCE |
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MTA SOCIAL SCIENCE |
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| Credits | 13.00 | |
| Total Credits | 61.00 | |
Network Administration Technician
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 16.00 | |
| CISCO I | ||
| INTRO TO NETWORKING | ||
| LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
MTA HUMANITIES |
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| Credits | 16.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| Required Coursework | 16.00 | |
| CISCO II | ||
| INSTALL & CONFIGURE A WINDOWS NETWORK | ||
| NETWORK SECURITY | ||
MTA COMMUNICATIONS |
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MTA MATHEMATICS |
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| Credits | 16.00 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| Required Coursework | 14.00 | |
| CISCO III | ||
| ADMINISTRATING A WINDOWS SERVER | ||
MTA NATURAL SCIENCE w/LAB |
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MTA SOCIAL SCIENCE |
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| Credits | 14.00 | |
| Winter 2 | ||
| Required Coursework | 14.00 | |
| ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF A WINDOWS,NETWORK | ||
| PC OPERATING SYSTEMS | ||
MTA NATURAL SCIENCE (4 credits) |
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MTA SOCIAL SCIENCE |
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| Credits | 14.00 | |
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |