Computer Information Systems, A.A.S.
Major Code: 0581Computer Information Systems (CIS) focuses on the application of computers in a business environment with an emphasis on the analysis and design of business information systems. Computer information systems professionals play a key and vital role in the management and growth of an organization and they are in high demand in almost every industry.
With a CIS degree, it’s less about theory and more about practical application. The Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree program here at SUNY Morrisville provides students the skills to work with companies IT systems, analyze problems and efficiently create solutions, and learn different type of technologies that should be used to solve a business problem. Students receive practical hands-on experience in interactive program development in a networked, pc-based windows programming environment. Students will develop a strong background in fundamental concepts of hardware and software as applied to computers in a business environment; programming, operating systems, systems development life cycle; use of typical software packages including word processing, spreadsheeting, and database. In addition, students will get an introduction to core business disciplines such as accounting, macroeconomics, business organization and management.
Upon completion of program requirements, students are awarded the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. The hands-on approach in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) A.A.S. degree’s program gives our college CIS A.A.S. degree students a real-world look at their field.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills in developing technical solution
- Apply formal design methodologies to design information systems
- Explain theories regarding the application of information technologies to the solution of business problems
- Create and modify functional, clear, concise software design and implement with current programming languages
- Demonstrate proficiency in two or more operating systems or database systems
- Create functional Web pages using scripting language
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and administer a basic network
SUNY General Education Requirements: All SUNY Morrisville AAS degree programs require completion of at least 20 credits of SUNY GE, a minimum of four (out of ten) knowledge and skills areas (including the four required knowledge and skills areas as indicated below), and completion of the two core competencies. The specific courses required within each knowledge and skills area/core competency for this degree program are outlined below.
Knowledge and Skills Areas:
| Field Name | Field Value |
|---|---|
| Communication Written & Oral (required) | COMM 105 |
| Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (required) | as advised |
| Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (required) | as advised |
| Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (required) | as advised |
| Humanities | as advised |
| Social Sciences | ECON 100 |
| The Arts | as advised |
| US History and Civic Engagment | as advised |
| World History and Global Awareness | as advised |
| World Languages | as advised |
Core Competencies:
| Field Name | Field Value |
|---|---|
| Information Literacy (required) | as advised |
| Critical Thinking and Reasoning (required) | as advised |
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 60 credits is required for degree completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Field Requirements | ||
| CITA 110 | Intro Information Technology | 3 |
| CITA 120 | Computer Concepts & Op Sys | 3 |
| CITA 140 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CITA 200 | Data Communications Networking | 3 |
| CITA 220 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CITA 245 | Intro to Database Concepts | 3 |
| CITA 280 | Tools/Tech for Appl Devel. | 3 |
| CITA electives as advised | 9 | |
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BSAD 116 | Business Organization & Mgmt | 3 |
| General Electives as advised | 4 | |
| Required SUNY General Education Coursework | ||
| COMM 105 | Research & Communication | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) as Advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice as Advised | 3 | |
| SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) as Advised | 3 | |
| Must also complete General Education | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Sample Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CITA 110 | Intro Information Technology | 3 |
| CITA 140 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CITA Elective as advised | 3 | |
| COMM 105 | Research & Communication | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) as Advised | 3 | |
| GNED 100 | First Year Experience | 2 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CITA 120 | Computer Concepts & Op Sys | 3 |
| BSAD 116 | Business Organization & Mgmt | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Electives as advised | 6 | |
| CITA Elective as advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CITA 200 | Data Communications Networking | 3 |
| CITA 220 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CITA 245 | Intro to Database Concepts | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CITA 280 | Tools/Tech for Appl Devel. | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Electives as advised | 5 | |
| General Electives as advised | 4 | |
| CITA Elective as advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |