Computer Information Systems (CIS)
From business to programming to support, an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) will help you Move Mountains.
Today’s world is even more connected than ever before, with more in-demand jobs than ever before! Our Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees provide flexible options and skills needed for employability or 4-year university transferability. You have a choice of concentrations: Business and Computer Support.
What You'll Learn
Get access to industry-standard equipment and software technology you will encounter in the workforce. Depending on which Computer Information Systems concentration you choose, you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to be able to:
- Apply PC applications
- Understand networking concepts
- Understand database concepts
- Understand network security
- Apply hardware principles
- Apply object-oriented concepts
- Understand the syntax of a computer language
Transfer Options
The Business concentration allows students to transfer to Metropolitan State University - Denver (MSU-Denver) toward a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. Please see an advisor for more information.
CIP 110101 (BIZ2)
The Computer Information System (CIS) degree is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree that prepares students with a solid set of skills and knowledge in the Computer Information System field. The degree allows students to further their knowledge by pursuing an area of emphasis towards industry certification, computer programming or transferring to a 4-year university. *
Major courses are carefully selected in areas of Information Systems, Computer Networking, and Computer Programming to provide students with an exceptional foundation in the field.
Job opportunities exist in entry-level positions as a computer support professional or technician, systems analyst or computer programmer.
*The Business concentration allows students to transfer to Metropolitan State University - Denver (MSU-Denver) toward a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. Please see an advisor for more information.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
Note: Students completing this Concentration and all prescribed coursework are eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems at MSU-Denver.
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
- 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.
CIP 111006 (4CSP)
The Computer Information System (CIS) degree is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree that prepares students with a solid set of skills and knowledge in the Computer Information System field. The degree allows students to further their knowledge by pursuing an area of emphasis towards industry certification, computer programming or transferring to a 4-year university. *
Major courses are carefully selected in areas of Information Systems, Computer Networking, and Computer Programming to provide students with an exceptional foundation in the field.
Job opportunities exist in entry-level positions as a computer support professional or technician, systems analyst or computer programmer.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
*Students transferring to MSU-Denver must take MAT 1340
*Required for students transferring to MSU-Denver
- or another CNG course with Department Approval
Graduation Requirements
- A minimum of 19 credit hours in the Major must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes.
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
- 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.
CIP 110101 (CIS1)
The CIS certificate has been constructed to provide the prospective student with skills in a broad variety of topics. With knowledge of accounting, management, marketing, office software, databases and economics, the recipient is prepared for a wide variety of entry-level positions within many different industries.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
Select a minimum of 12 credit hours from course offerings below. (At least 10 credit hours must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes).
Graduation Requirements
- A minimum of 10 credit hours in the Major must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes.
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
- 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.
ACC academic plans will help guide you through your chosen program. The academic plan will provide you with important information, like which semesters courses are offered if there are any prerequisites or co-requisites for courses, program outcomes, course sequence recommendations, notes for the program, graduation requirements, and other important information. These are updated annually, so we recommend downloading a copy of yours to keep on track to graduation.
