Computer Information Systems, A.S.
An Associate degree in CIS may be earned by completing a CIS State Certificate in Internet Authoring, Networking, or Programming (18 units) as well as all MSJC General Education Option A requirements (a total of 60 units).
AS.CIS.NETWORK, AS.CIS.INTERNET, AS.CIS.PROGRAM
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MSJC General Education Option A
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Authoring Focus
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| CSIS-101 | Introduction to Computers and Data Processing | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| CSIS-115A | Web Development - Level 1 2 | 3 |
| CSIS-103 | Introduction to the Internet | 3 |
| CSIS-525 | Web Development - Level 2 (formerly CSIS-125A) 3 | 3 |
| CSIS-111B | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CSIS-113B or CSIS-116E | Java Programming - Level 1 or Python Programming - Level 1 | 3 |
| CSIS-786 | Developing ASP.NET Web Applications (formerly CSIS-086) 1 | 3 |
| BIOL-100 or BIOL-115 | Human Biology or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ECON-201 or PSYC-101 | Principles of Macroeconomics or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| CSIS-514A | SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) 1 | 3 |
| CSIS-124A | SQL Programming - Level 2 2 | 3 |
| CSIS-201 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSIS-202 | CCNA 1 Computer Networks (formerly Networks and Data Communications) | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
- 1
AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
- 2
Take in first 8 weeks
- 3
Take in second 8 weeks
Networking Focus
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| CSIS-101 | Introduction to Computers and Data Processing | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| CSIS-202 | CCNA 1 Computer Networks (formerly Networks and Data Communications) | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CSIS-201 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CSIS-791 | CCNA 2 Routing and Switching Essentials (formerly CSIS-091) 2 | 3 |
| CSIS-592 | CCNA 3 Scaling Networks (formerly CSIS-092) 3 | 3 |
| BIOL-100 or BIOL-115 | Human Biology or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| CSIS-160 | Information Security Systems | 3 |
| CSIS-580 | Computer Hardware - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-080) | 4 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| CSIS-581 | OS Installation and Configuration (formerly CSIS-081) | 3 |
| CSIS-115A | Web Development - Level 1 | 3 |
| CSIS-514A | SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) | 3 |
| ECON-201 or PSYC-101 | Principles of Macroeconomics or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CSIS-164 | Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 63 | |
- 1
AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
- 2
Take in first 8 weeks
- 3
Take in second 8 weeks
Programming - General Focus
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| CSIS-101 | Introduction to Computers and Data Processing | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| CSIS-113A | C++ Programming - Level 1 | 3 |
| CSIS-160 | Information Security Systems | 3 |
| CSIS-201 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CSIS-118B | Computer Organization & Assembly Language | 3 |
| CSIS-123A | C++ Programming - Level 2 | 3 |
| BIOL-100 or BIOL-115 | Human Biology or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| CSIS-594 | Cyber Operations (formerly CSIS-094) | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| Select one of the following CSIS level 1 electives: | 3 | |
| Web Development - Level 1 2 | ||
| SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) 2 | ||
| Select one of the following CSIS level 2 electives: | 3 | |
| Web Development - Level 2 (formerly CSIS-125A) 3 | ||
| Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | ||
| SQL Programming - Level 2 3 | ||
| CSIS-113C | C# Programming - Level 1 | 3 |
| CSIS-786 | Developing ASP.NET Web Applications (formerly CSIS-086) | 3 |
| ECON-201 or PSYC-101 | Principles of Macroeconomics or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
- 1
AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
- 2
Take in first 8 weeks
- 3
Take in second 8 weeks
Programming - Database Focus
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| CSIS-101 | Introduction to Computers and Data Processing | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| CSIS-116E | Python Programming - Level 1 | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CSIS-201 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CSIS-118B | Computer Organization & Assembly Language | 3 |
| CSIS-126E | Python Programming - Level 2 2 | 3 |
| BIOL-100 or BIOL-115 | Human Biology or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| CSIS-160 | Information Security Systems | 3 |
| ACCT-124 | Financial Accounting - Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| Select one of the following CSIS level 1 electives: | 3 | |
| Web Development - Level 1 2 | ||
| SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) 2 | ||
| Select one of the following CSIS level 2 electives: | 3 | |
| Web Development - Level 2 (formerly CSIS-125A) 3 | ||
| SQL Programming - Level 2 3 | ||
| CSIS-113B | Java Programming - Level 1 2 | 3 |
| CSIS-211 | Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms 3 | 3 |
| ECON-201 or ACCT-125 | Principles of Macroeconomics or Managerial Accounting - Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
- 1
AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
- 2
Take in first 8 weeks
- 3
Take in second 8 weeks
Programming - Web Focus
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition | 3 |
| MATH-105 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| CSIS-101 | Introduction to Computers and Data Processing | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| CSIS-118B | Computer Organization & Assembly Language | 3 |
| COMM-103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CSIS-201 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | ||
| Introduction to Black Studies | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| CSIS-113B | Java Programming - Level 1 2 | 3 |
| CSIS-123B | Java Programming - Level 2 3 | 3 |
| BIOL-100 or BIOL-115 | Human Biology or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| CSIS-160 | Information Security Systems | 3 |
| CSIS-115A | Web Development - Level 1 | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| CSIS-211 | Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSIS-514A | SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) 2 | 3 |
| CSIS-124A or CSIS-525 | SQL Programming - Level 2 3 or Web Development - Level 2 (formerly CSIS-125A) | 3 |
| CSIS-213 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| ECON-201 or PSYC-101 | Principles of Macroeconomics or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
- 1
AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
- 2
Take in first 8 weeks
- 3
Take in second 8 weeks
Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's local General Education, Option A, by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSJC General Education Option A | 24 | |
| Select one of the following CIS State Certificates: | 18 | |
Internet Authoring | ||
Networking | ||
Programming | ||
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
Internet Authoring
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CSIS-103 | Introduction to the Internet | 3 |
| or CSIS-111B | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | |
| CSIS-115A | Web Development - Level 1 | 3 |
| CSIS-514A | SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) | 3 |
| CSIS-525 | Web Development - Level 2 (formerly CSIS-125A) | 3 |
| CSIS-786 | Developing ASP.NET Web Applications (formerly CSIS-086) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Java Programming - Level 1 | ||
| C# Programming - Level 1 | ||
| Python Programming - Level 1 | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
Networking
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CSIS-101 | Introduction to Computers and Data Processing | 3 |
| CSIS-201 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSIS-202 | CCNA 1 Computer Networks (formerly Networks and Data Communications) | 3 |
| CSIS-592 | CCNA 3 Scaling Networks (formerly CSIS-092) | 3 |
| CSIS-581 | OS Installation and Configuration (formerly CSIS-081) | 3 |
| CSIS-791 | CCNA 2 Routing and Switching Essentials (formerly CSIS-091) | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Programming
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CSIS-118B | Computer Organization & Assembly Language | 3 |
| CSIS-201 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Programming Elective Courses | ||
| Complete one of the following language sequences: | 6 | |
| C++ Programming - Level 1 and C++ Programming - Level 2 | ||
| Java Programming - Level 1 and Java Programming - Level 2 | ||
| Python Programming - Level 1 and Python Programming - Level 2 | ||
| Additional Elective Courses | ||
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of Computer Programming | ||
| Web Development - Level 1 | ||
| SQL Programming - Level 2 | ||
| Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms | ||
| SQL Programming - Level 1 (formerly CSIS-114A) | ||
| Web Development - Level 2 (formerly CSIS-125A) | ||
| Developing ASP.NET Web Applications (formerly CSIS-086) | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
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