REQUIREMENTS

B.S. in CIS | B.S. in MIS | A.S. Degrees | Certificate | Diploma | Minor | Second Degree
Other Requirements

B.S. in Computer Information Systems:

The following courses are required for a major in Computer Information Systems:

1. All students majoring in Computer Information Systems are required to take CIS 125, CIS 210, CIS 221, CIS 253, and CIS 255. These are prerequisites for all other Computer Information Systems courses;
   
   
2. Thirty-three upper-level CIS credit hours:

   CIS 321 C++ Programming II
   CIS 310 Visual Basic .Net II
   CIS 265 Hardware and Software Concepts
   CIS 275 Database Management
   CIS 230 Systems Analysis and Design
   CIS 240 Data Commuications and Networking
   CIS 350 Distributed Applications I
   CIS 351 Distributed Applications II
   CIS 450 Enterprise Applications
   CIS 340 Computer Security
   CIS 499 Senior Seminar

3. Other requirements are Business Management 220, Math 160, Psychology 230, and Business Management 300 (or Accounting 210-211).

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B.S. in Management Information Systems

The Accelerated Program in Management Information Systems offers time shortened baccalaureate degrees for mid-career professionals. Completion of this baccalaureate degree requires satisfaction of requirements in both the major field of study and in general education.

1. The following courses that compose the major field of study are listed below:
   
   CIS 330 MIS Analysis and Design
   ORMN 431 Business Mathematics
   CIS 333 Software Development
   ORMN 405 Dynamics of Organizational Behavior
   CIS 335 Relational Database Systems
   CIS 338 Planning, Acquisition and Control of Information Systems
   CIS 431 Networking and Telecommunications
   CIS 434 IT Project Management
   CIS 437 Electronic Commerce and the Internet
   ORMN 445 Essentials of Accounting and Finance for Managers
   CIS 441 Security and Disaster Recovery
   ORMN 443 Supervisory Management
   CIS 443 Decision Support and Expert Systems
   PAR 350 The Law of Contracts
   


2. General education requirements for academic programs are set forth as eight core abilities. Each core ability reflects a determination by the faculty of what constitutes college level learning in a particular disciplinary area or related disciplinary areas.
   
   English Composition
   College Math
   Speech
   History
   Humanities
   Science
   Social Science
   Computer Literacy
   
   The requirements contained in the eight core ability statements may be satisfied through a variety of routes. Many students will be able to apply previously completed course work to address core ability requirements. Certain core ability requirements may be satisfied, in whole or in part, through completion of course work in the major field of study.
   


3. Students should contact the Accelerated Program academic advisor for information concerning the core ability requirements, and the various methods that may be employed to satisfy the requirements.
   
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   For more information contact the Degree Completion office at (219) 473-4209 or (773) 721-0202, extension 209.

A.S. in Computer Information Systems:

The following courses are required for a major in Computer Information Systems:

1. Computer Information Systems 125, 255, 225, 251 (or CIS 252 or CIS 253)
   
   
2. Computer Information Systems 210, 221, 230, 265, and 275


3. Other requirements are Math 160 or Economics 150.

A.S. in Computer Information Applications:

The following courses are required for a major in Computer Information Applications:

1. Computer Information Systems 125, 225, 251, 252, 253 and 255
   
   
2. Computer Information Systems 210, 221, 275, 496
   
   
3. Another requirement is Math 160 or Economics 150.

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Certificate in Business Data Processing:

The following courses are required for a Certificate in Business Data Processing:

1. Computer Information Systems 125, 250, 255, 210 or 221, and 230.
   
   
2. Other requirements are Business Management 220, any 6 hours from Computer Information Systems courses, and any 6 hours from Accounting or Business Management courses.

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Diploma in Networking Systems:

The following courses (in the outlined sequence) are required for a Diploma in Networking Systems:

1. CIS 2151, CIS 2152, CIS 2153, CIS 2154, CIS 1561, CIS 2010, CIS 2150, CIS 1562

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Minor in Computer Information Systems:

The requirements for a minor sequence in Computer Information Systems are six hours chosen from the following courses: CIS 210, CIS 221, CIS 310, CIS 321, plus six additional hours chosen from other Computer Information Systems courses.

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Second Degree in Computer Information Systems:

The following courses are required to receive a second degree in Computer Information Systems: Computer Information Systems 125, 210, 221, 230, 240, 253, 265, 275, Business Management 300, plus six additional hours chosen from Computer Information Systems courses (total hours required: 33).

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Other Requirements:

All Computer Information Systems majors must fulfill the General Education requirements listed in the General Education Program in this catalogue as well as other requirements for the appropriate certificate or degree (see General Education requirements). Computer Information Systems majors must take Math 103 or 104 to fulfill the general education requirements.