Computer Information Systems (CI)

The Computer Information Systems Program provides the first two years of study leading to a baccalaureate degree in Computer Information Systems.

The program consists of courses in programming, systems development, and business. This Information Systems focus is combined with a broad background in the liberal arts, including courses in English composition, mathematics, laboratory science, social sciences and humanities.

This program prepares students for transfer into the junior year of a four-year computer information systems curriculum. An Honors Concentration Option is available for this program.

Transfer agreements currently exist with Nichols College and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   CMP101   Composition 1 (OL, CT) 3   CPS100 1 Fundamentals of Computer Concepts (OL) 3   ACC101/102   Basic Accounting 1 & 2 (OL) 6   HIS-ELECTIVE   History Elective(s) (OL) 6   MAT151-XXX 2 Math Elective(s) at MAT151 level or above (OL) 6   CMP104-150   Composition 2 Elective (OL, CT) 3   CPS101   Computer Science 1 (Java 1) (OL) 4   CPS222   Visual Basic 1 4   HUM-ELECTIVE   Humanities Elective(s) (OL) 3   ECO103/104   Principles of Macroeconomics/Princ of Micro (OL, MOL) 6   LIT202-214   Advanced Literature Elective(s) (OL) 6   LSS-ELECTIVE   Laboratory Science Sequence Elective(s) (OL) 8   CPS210   Computer Systems Development (OL) 4   MGT102   Principles of Management (OL) 3

Notes  1 May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.  2 A minimum of 6 credits in mathematics is required at the MAT151 - Precalculus 1 level or above. Calculus 1 is often required at transfer institutions.

Program Information  • Completing this program's graduation requirements may provide eligibility under the Massachusetts Transfer Compact for transferring courses as a unit toward the bachelor's degree within the Massachusetts state colleges and universities, provided the student meets the admission criteria at the four-year school.

Admissions Information  • Contact Student Support Center for information on State College and University Joint Admissions.  • Students entering this program should have the following academic background to begin the required coursework: algebra at the high school or college level.  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to: review the prerequisites of each course within the program, discuss their progression through the program, and review their individual time frame for successful completion of this program.