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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Dec 03, 2024

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Information Systems (AS.CPS)

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Program Description

Vermont State University’s Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems provides an entry-level foundation in computing skills necessary for workplace needs in both the software development and information technology industries. Students learn through an experiential approach supplementing lectures and discussion with hands-on labs. Graduates may seek employment as entry-level computer programmers or information technology professionals.

Program Outcomes

Design and develop websites and/or related web applications.

Demonstrate fluency in a high-level programming language.

Evaluate the information technology needs of an organization; including troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining the infrastructure, and storing data.

Program Core (34 credits)

Complete the following required courses:
BUS 2020 - Principles of Management 3 cr
CIS 1090 - Problem Solving with Computers 3 cr
CIS 1151 - Website Development 3 cr
CIS 1152 - Advanced Website Development 3 cr
CIS 2112 - Computer Hardware & Organization 3 cr
CIS 2151 - Computer Networks I 4 cr
CIS 2230 - System Administration 4 cr
CIS 2261 - Introduction to Java Programming I 4 cr
CIS 2262 - Introduction to Java Programming II 3 cr
CIS 2990 - Portfolio 1 cr
MAT 2021 - Statistics I 3 cr

Credits Required for Major: 34

Graduation Requirements

To obtain a degree, students must fulfill the major-specific requirements as well as satisfy all other Degree Requirements including the Connections General Education Program Requirements .

Sample Degree Map

Degree Map (Sample) - AS.CPS