Computer Information Systems

Associate in Applied Science

The CIS (Computer Information Systems) degree at John A. Logan College prepares students for a variety of options in information technology. This degree is for students who want to work in a computer environment and work with computer applications as well as administer a network. Students will learn important concepts about operating systems while applying skills and knowledge to support computers in a business environment or an IT position. The CIS degree concentrates on computer applications and networking rather than business office practices. Firewalls and VPNs will also be addressed through National Institute Standards and Technology guidelines that are used by businesses and information technology professionals. MOS certifications can be obtained with this degree.

For students who wish to transfer to SIU, this degree will capstone to the Information Systems Technologies and Healthcare Management degree.

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What You Can Do

Description of what you can do with this program.

Jobs

Information Security Analyst

Earning Potential

Example: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Automotive Body and Glass Repairers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm

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Program Details

CIS 0400

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
CIS 200	Network Essentials	3
CIS 206	Managing Network Environment I	3
OFT 207	Computer Application for Business	3
ENG 101	English Composition I ¹ OR ENG 113 Professional Technical Writing¹	3
MAT 120	Elementary Statistics OR MAT 119 OR BUS 111 Business Mathematics ²	3
		16

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ACC 100	Business Accounting OR ACC 200 Financial Accounting I	3
OFT 120	Database Management	3
CIS 208	Security Awareness	3
CIS 209	Introduction to Cybercrimes	3
CIS 230	Operating Systems	3
		15

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

BUS 110	Introduction to Business	3
OFT 104	Spreadsheet Design	3
CIS 216	Cloud Technology ³	3
CIS 171	Introduction to Scripting	4
PHL 121	Introduction to Logic	3
		16

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

CIS 220	Advanced Spreadsheet Design ³	3
CIS 231	Firewalls and VPN’s	3
ECO 201	Introduction to Macroeconomics OR ECO 202 Introduction to Microeconomics	3
COM 115	Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication	3
ELECTIVE	Elective ⁴	3
		15

Total Hours for Degree

Notes and Information

Fall Only Courses	Spring Only Courses
CIS 200	CIS 209
CIS 206	CIS 220
CIS 216	CIS 231
CIS 225

^*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.

The Computer Information Systems Program is a minimum of 62 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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