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Computer Information Systems AAS

Associate of Applied Science Degree

CIP 110101 (CIS1)

The Computer Information System (CIS) degree is a two-year, 60 semester hour degree in business computer usage, management and operations. Emphasis is on learning to use the computer as a tool in a business environment. Job opportunities exist in traditional entry-level business positions as well as the more specialized areas of computer operator, systems analyst trainee, computer salesperson, user support, documentation specialist or data librarian.

Specific courses apply for students transferring to 4-year Colleges or pursuing industry certifications. Contact a CIS department faculty member for advising.

Admission Requirements

• Admission to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

*Transfer students need MAT 121 or above

Select 9 credit hours from the following general education courses:

Select 39 credit hours from the following.

A minimum of 19 credit hours must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes:

**CIS 128 Windows Complete is acceptable

Graduation Requirements

• A minimum of 19 credit hours in the Major must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes.
• To graduate, students must apply for graduation and complete the graduation survey (available via myACC). (form available at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation)
• After applying for graduation, all correspondence to a student about the status of their program conferral will be sent to their student email address only.
• As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.

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