Computer Information Systems • Associate in Arts
Transfer Program
Total Credit Hours: 59-62.5
Colleague Code: AA.CSCI
Curriculum Code: AAD 100
Program Information:
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
- This program is appropriate for students wishing to utilize computer science in a business setting.
- This track is the most appropriate starting point for a student desiring to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the field of information systems or data processing.
- Provides a rigorous program recommended by the nation’s leading computer science societies.
For Program Information Contact:
Business and Computer Technology Department at 217-786-2384 or 217-786-2209 or see an academic advisor.
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester:
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| CSC 175 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Track Program Course | |
Second Semester:
| EGL 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| CSC 176 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| Life Science Selection | 3-4 |
| Track Program Course | |
Third Semester:
| ECO 110 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECO 131 | Principles of Economics I (Microeconomics) | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECO 132 | Principles of Economics II (Macroeconomics) | 3 |
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| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Physical Science Selection | 3-4 |
| Track Program Course | |
Fourth Semester:
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking Fundamentals | 3 |
| Humanities Selection | 3 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Track Program Course | |
| Mathematics Selection | 4-5 |
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses (9 credits)
Please see your advisor for course planning.
Recommended General Education Courses (29 credits)
| ECO 110 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECO 131 | Principles of Economics I (Microeconomics) | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECO 132 | Principles of Economics II (Macroeconomics) | 3 |
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| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Humanities Selection | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Life Science Selection* | 3-4 |
| Physical Science Selection | 3-4 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
Recommended Program Courses (21-27 credits)
| CSC 175 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CSC 176 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3 |
| Track Program Course | 3-4 |
| Track Program Course | 3-4.5 |
| Track Program Course | 3-4.5 |
| Mathematics Selection | 4-5 |
Programming Track Program Courses (choose 14 credits)
| CAS 121 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| CDD 120 | Systems Analysis | 3.5 |
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| CPC 115 | Computer Programming Concepts | 3 |
Networking Track Program Courses (choose 13.5 credits)
| CNC 115 | CISCO Academy I | 3 |
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| CNC 240 | Introduction to Microsoft Server | 3 |
| CSC 115 | Understanding Technology Today | 3 |
Database Track Program Courses (choose 13.5 credits)
| CAS 121 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| CPC 175 | Database Design | 3 |
| CPC 275 | Advanced Database | 3 |
CISCO Track Program Courses (choose 12 credits)
Computer Science Track Program Courses (choose 13.5 credits)
| CNC 115 | CISCO Academy I | 3 |
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
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| CSC 115 | Understanding Technology Today | 3 |
| OR | |
| CAS 121 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
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| CSC 275 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
Security Track Program Courses (choose 13.5 credits)
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| CNC 241 | Security Plus | 3 |
| CNC 244 | Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CSC 115 | Understanding Technology Today | 3 |
Electronics Track Program Courses (choose 16 credits)
| CNC 142 | Introduction to Ethics, Security and Networking | 4.5 |
| ELT 111 | Mechatronics Circuits I | 4.5 |
| ELT 116 | Mechatronics Circuits II | 4 |
| ELT 222 | PC Troubleshooting | 3 |
Mathematics Selection (Choose 3 - 5 hours)
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT 130 | Calculus for Business and Social Science | 4 |
| MAT 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
*Credit must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum Courses and must include one laboratory course