Computer Information Systems

The Computer Information Systems program prepares students to work in the Information Technology (IT) industry, either in an IT company or on an IT support team in another industry and in their own IT repair businesses. Students will learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot computer hardware, software, security, and networks. Individuals with the skills to design, implement, and maintain computer systems and networks are in high demand.

Certificates and Degrees

Nature of Work

Computer networking specialists provide a variety of services from design to administration of the local area network, which connects staff within an organization. These individuals oversee the network and its computing environment, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all other computer-related configurations. This program is part of the Information Technology Career Cluster.

Employment Opportunities

Computer technician
Network technician
Computer forensics examiners
Cyber security analyst
Network administrator
Server administrator

Faculty

For information about the Computer Information Systems program, contact an advisor at (309) 647-4645.

AAS Degree

Computer Information System: 64 Credit Hours

Fall Semester Courses		Credit Hrs.
CIS107	Intro. to Operating Systems	3
CIS108	Introduction to Computing	3
CIS160	Computer Hardware Concepts	3
CSC101	Computer Applications for Business	3
ENG101	Composition I	3
		15
Spring Semester Courses		Credit Hrs.
CIS109	Introduction to Programming	3
CIS136	Networking Essentials	3
CIS150	Fundamentals of Networking	3
CIS209	Windows Server Operating Systems	3
GT 150	Applied Mathematics	3
GT 235	Problem Solving Techniques	2
		17
Fall Semester Courses		Credit Hrs.
CIS208	Network Security Concepts	3
	Humanities/Fine Art OR Social/Behavioral Science	3
	Health Science*	2 or 3
	Elective*	6 or 7
		15
Spring Semester Courses		Credit Hrs.
CIS222	Computer Forensics	3
CIS245	Computer Information Systems Projects	4
CIS205	CIS Internship	4
	Elective	6
		17
*If a 2 credit hour Health Science is taken, then Elective must be a General Education course

Certificates

Computer and Network Technician Certificate: 12 Credit Hours

		Credit Hrs.
CIS107	Intro to Operating Systems	3
CIS160	Computer Hardware Concepts	3
CIS136	Networking Essentials	3
CIS150	Fundamentals of Networking	3

Computer Forensics Certificate: 26 Credit Hours

		Credit Hrs.
CSC101	Computer Applications for Business	3
CIS107	Intro to Operating Systems	3
CIS160	Computer Hardware Concepts	3
CIS150	Fundamentals of Networking	3
CIS208	Network Security Concepts	3
CIS222	Computer Forensics	3
CIS109	Introduction to Programming	3
GT 235	Problem Solving Techniques	2
CJ 102	Survey of Criminal Investigation	3

Computer Information Technology Certificate: 26 Credit Hours

		Credit Hrs.
CSC101	Computer Applications for Business	3
CIS109	Introduction to Programming	3
CIS107	Intro. to Operating Systems	3
CIS160	Computer Hardware Concepts	3
CIS150	Fundamentals of Networking	3
CIS209	Windows Server Operating Systems	3
CIS208	Network Security Concepts	3
GT 150	Applied Mathematics	3
GT 235	Problem Solving Techniques	2

Computer User Support Specialist Certificate: 12 Credit Hours

		Credit Hrs.
CIS101	Computer Applications for Business	3
CIS107	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
CIS108	Introduction to Computing	3
COM103	Speech Communication	3

Cyber Security Certificate: 18 Credit Hours

		Credit Hrs.
CIS107	Intro. to Operating Systems	3
CIS109	Introduction to Programming	3
CIS136	Networking Essentials	3
CIS150	Fundamentals of Networking	3
CIS208	Network Security Concepts	3
CIS211	Cyber Security	3

Enterprise Computer Network Specialist Certificate: 15 Credit Hours

		Credit Hrs.
CIS107	Intro to Operating Systems	3
CIS160	Computer Hardware Concepts	3
CIS136	Networking Essentials	3
CIS150	Fundamentals of Networking	3
CIS208	Network Security Concepts	3

Server Administrator Certificate: 15 Credit Hours

		Credit Hrs.
CIS107	Intro. to Operating Systems	3
CIS109	Introduction to Programming	3
CIS160	Computer Hardware Concepts	3
CIS136	Networking Essentials	3
CIS209	Windows Server Operating Systems	3