Computer Information Systems — Information Technology

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 60

About This Program

Our Computer Information Systems – Information Technology program will teach you the skills you need to diagnose and fix computer hardware and software issues. You will learn how to communicate and analyze information related to information systems; design, install and maintain computer operating systems, hardware and software; create and implement databases; and solve programming problems. The skills you will learn will also prepare you for specialized certifications, such as Microsoft Office Specialist, Certified Internet Webmaster and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.

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Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)		3 credits	Writing/Research/ Info Lit1
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology		3 credits	Technological Competency
CIS 105 - Computer Systems Maintenance		4 credits
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra	FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement	3 credits	Quantitative Reasoning

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
MATH 121 - Computer Mathematics and Logic or MATH 163 - Discrete Mathematics * or ELEC 130 - Digital Electronics	For MATH 121: FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 completed or FNMT 118 (or higher) placement For MATH 163: MATH 161 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement in MATH 162 or higher For ELEC 130: FNMT 118 completed or higher math placement	3 credits or 4 credits
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits	Writing/Research/Info Lit 2
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking (preferred) or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication	ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently	3 credits	Oral Communication/ Creative Expression
CIS 150 - Network Technology		4 credits
CIS 106 - Introduction to Computer Programming		4 credits

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or HIST 122 - World History: The Recent Past or ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or SOC 115 - Gender and Society	For SOC 115: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better	3 credits	Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
CIS 205 - Database Management Systems	CSCI 112 which may be taken concurrently) or CIS 103 or CSCI 118	4 credits
CIS or CSCI Concentration Course^**		3 or 4 credits
CIS or CSCI Concentration Course^**		3 or 4 credits
CIS or CSCI Concentration Course^**		3 or 4 credits

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
CIS 270 - Systems Analysis and Design	CIS 205	4 credits
CIS or CSCI Concentration Course**		3 or 4 credits
CIS or CSCI Concentration Course**		3 or 4 credits
PHYS 111 - General Physics I (preferred) or PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics	For PHYS 111: MATH 162 or MATH 171 For PHYS 105: FNMT 017 or placement in FNMT 118 or higher placement	4 credits	Scientific Reasoning

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Database Administrator est. salary $92,275
Computer Systems Analyst est. salary $108,641*
Information Technology Project Manager est. salary $92,275*
Data Warehousing Specialist est. salary $107,562

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**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

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$56,902

Median Salary of an Computer User Support Specialists

3,806

Number of Jobs in the Region

+15.7%

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Computer User Support Specialists

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including

Starting Pay: $36,975

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Typical Tasks

Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.

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