Associate in Applied Science Degree - CIS.AAS.C12 (pending approval)

This Computer Information Systems associate degree program is designed to provide students the necessary skills to manage and maintain the hardware and software for a business. Students will develop good communication skills, learn to use the basic application software, troubleshoot hardware and software problems and develop software applications.

This degree is not designed for transfer, however graduates will find that adult studies degree programs offered at many universities often make it possible to continue on to a bachelor's degree with minimal disruption. If you are interested in transferring to a four-year institution, working with a KCC adviser can ensure a smooth transfer experience.

Computer Information Systems Core Courses (16 courses)
Credit hours: 39

• * COSC 1152 - Introduction to Windows
• * COSC 1172 - Introduction to the Internet
• * COSC 1242 - Introduction to Computer Networks
• * COSC 1263 - Computer Disaster Recovery
• * COSC 1362 - Introduction to Access
• * COSC 1382 - Microsoft Office Suite Integration
• * COSC 1392 - Microsoft Outlook
• * COSC 1413 - Introduction to Structured Programming
• * COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing
• * COSC 2172 - World Wide Web Site Design & Management
• * COSC 2183 - Introduction to ASP.NET & Web Security
• * COSC 2262 - Introduction to Visual Basic
• * COSC 2303 - Introduction to Computer Game Programming
• * COSC 2323 - Systems Analysis & Design
• * COSC 2362 - Advanced Access
• * LAWF 2413 - Computer Crime Investigation

General Education Core Courses (4 courses)
Credit Hours: 14

• *ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
• *SPCH 1553 - Introductory Speech
• *MATH 1424 - Intermediate Algebra
• *MATH 1774 - Statistics

Humanitites, Social and Behavioral Science Elective (1-2 courses)
Credit Hours: 3 

CHOOSE ONE from Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, Science, or Mathematics electives.

Computer Information Systems Electives (3 courses)
Credit hours: 6-7

CHOOSE THREE courses from the following four options:

• * COSC 1253 - Network Security Fundamentals
• * COSC 2132 - Managing LANs
• * COSC 2152 - Special Topics in Computer Networks
• * COSC 2452 - Special Topics in Programming Languages

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 62

*Course has prerequisite.

Computer Information Systems
Associate in Applied Science Degree

Suggested course sequence

Certificate in Computer Networks
(Pending Approval) Curriculum code: CIS.MCRT.V12A

It is possible for a student to take a small group of courses, which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the information technology field. The students may submit a written applicatin to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program. This certificate is designed to provide students the necessary skills to manage and maintain the hardware and software for a network.

Computer Networks (5 courses)
Credit hours: 14

• * COSC 1242 - Introduction to Computer Networks
• * COSC 1253 - Network Security Fundamentals
• * COSC 1263 - Computer Disaster Recovery
• * COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing
• * COSC 2132 - Managing LANS

* Course has prerequisite.

Computer Networks
Certificate

Suggested course sequence

Certificate in Computer Security
(Pending Approval) CIS.MCRT.V12B

It is possible for a student to take a small group of courses, which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the information technology field. The students may submit a written applicatin to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program. This certificate is designed to provide students the necessary skills to manage and maintain security for computer networks.

Computer Security (4 courses)
Credit hours: 12

• * COSC 1253 - Network Security Fundamentals
• * COSC 1263 - Computer Disaster Recovery
• * COSC 2183 - Introduction to ASP.NET & Web Security
• * LAWF 2413 - Computer Crime Investigation

* Course has prerequisite.

Computer Security
Certificate

Suggested course sequence