Computer Information Systems, B.S.

Major Requirements

(46 credits)

• BU 2010 (ES 2010) - Intro to Excel Programming Credits: 2
• CT 1510 - Introduction to Programming Logic and Design Credits: 4
• CT 2430 (BU 2430) - Information Systems in Organizations Credits: 4
• CT 2510 - Object Oriented Programming Credits: 4
• CT 2750 (CO 2750) - Website Design Credits: 4
• CT 3610 - Database Management Credits: 4
• CT 3670 - Computer Networks Credits: 4
• CT 4111 - Network and Cyber Security Credits: 4
• CT 4540 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 4

Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, Bachelor’s Degree

• LAS 1000 - Bridges to Learning Credits: 2
• WR 1010 - Composition Credits: 4 or approved LAS Writing Course.
• MT 1100 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 4 (MT courses numbered higher than 1100 are acceptable)
• LAS 1 (LAS 1110) - The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World Credits: 4
• LAS 2 (LAS 1120) - The Civic Environment - Democratic Values Credits: 4
• LAS 3 (LAS 2110) - Creative Arts Credits: 4
• LAS 4 (LAS 2120) - Social Sciences Credits: 4
• LAS 5 (LAS 2130) - Natural and Biological Sciences Credits: 4
• LAS 6 (LAS 2140) - Humanities Credits: 4
• LAS 7 (LAS 3110) - Global Perspectives Credits: 4
• LAS Elective Credits: 4 (One additional course that meets any LAS requirement or combination of two 2-credit approved electives.)

Electives

Select additional electives to reach 120 credits for a Bachelor’s degree. 

Accelerated Program Requirements

(BS & MS in Computer Information Systems in 148 credits)

Students wishing to pursue both a BS and MS in CIS can apply to participate in the accelerated masters program.  Under this degree path undergraduate students complete 12 MS CIS credit hours while pursuing a BS in CIS.  These credit hours will count as required hours for both the BS and MS degree, allowing students to complete a BS and MS in 148 credits instead of 160.  Students wishing to pursue this option must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, approval of the Associate Dean of the Management Division, Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Dean of Professional and Graduate Studies, and acceptance into the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. 

• CT 5610 - Database Design Credits: 4
• CT 6670 - Network Communications Credits: 4
• Any additional graduate level CT course. (4 credits)