Computer Information Systems, A.A.S.

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Career Curriculum CIS 0400
Minimum Hours: 62
Major Code: 1.2 110103
Effective Date: Fall 2025

First Year - Fall Semester (16 Credit Hours)

ORI 100 - College 101 1 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 200 - Network Essentials 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 206 - Managing Network Environments I 3 Credit Hour(s)
OFT 207 - Computer Applications for Business 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hour(s) ¹
OR
ENG 113 - Professional Technical Writing 3 Credit Hour(s) ¹
MAT 120 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
MAT 119 - Elementary Statistics w/Integreview 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
BUS 111 - Business Math 3 Credit Hour(s) ⁴

First Year - Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours)

ACC 100 - Business Accounting 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
ACC 201 - Financial Accounting 3 Credit Hour(s)
OFT 120 - Data Base Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 208 - Security Awareness 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 209 - Introduction to Cybercrimes 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 230 - Operating Systems 3 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Fall Semester (16 Credit Hours)

BUS 110 - Intro to Business 3 Credit Hour(s)
OFT 104 - Spreadsheet Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 216 - Cloud Technology 3 Credit Hour(s) ³
CIS 171 - Introduction to Scripting 4 Credit Hour(s)
PHL 121 - Introduction to Logic 3 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours)

OFT 220 - Advanced Spreadsheet Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 231 - Firewalls & VPN’s 3 Credit Hour(s)
ECO 201 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
ECO 202 - Introduction to Microeconomics 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 115 - Speech 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
COM 116 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
Elective 3 Credit Hour(s) ²

Notes and Information

Fall Only Courses

CIS 200 - Network Essentials 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 206 - Managing Network Environments I 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 216 - Cloud Technology 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 225 - Advanced Database Management 3 Credit Hour(s)

Spring Only Courses

CIS 209 - Introduction to Cybercrimes 3 Credit Hour(s)
CIS 231 - Firewalls & VPN’s 3 Credit Hour(s)
OFT 220 - Advanced Spreadsheet Design 3 Credit Hour(s)

Note

*OFT 115 or equivalent is a recommended prerequisite for this program. Students who do not meet prerequisite should take OFT 115 their first semester of enrollment.

Students planning to capstone with SIU should follow the appropriate capstone curriculum guide.

¹ Requires a grade of “C” or higher.

² Students may choose electives from the following classes: CIS 213 - Penetration Testing OR ELT 218 - Introduction to Network Technologies

³ These courses have a prerequisite.

⁴ Or any higher level MAT course

Career Opportunities: This degree is for students that want to work in a computer environment and work with computer applications as well as administer a network. This degree will concentrate more on computer applications and networking than on business office practices. Preparation for MOS certifications can be obtained through this degree. This degree will also capstone to SIU through Information Systems Technologies and Health Care Management.

John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and timelines of this document.