Computer Information Systems

Associate in Science

This program emphasizes the business applications of the computer. Graduates will have the theoretical, conceptual and practical background to use computers in business settings. Designed to facilitate transfer to Bachelor of Science programs, it provides a liberal arts or general education base, which enables students to have career mobility and/or to continue study beyond an associate degree.

The program responds to the increased demand from area business and industry for trained computer professionals. Supporting the program are the college's computer facilities and equipment, including personal computers and a variety of related hardware and current software.

ACCC has transfer agreements with Rowan University, Thomas Edison State College and Richard Stockton College of NJ. For further information, contact Otto Hernandez at (609) 343-4978 or e-mail hernande@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
   
General Education Courses  
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of courses approved for this degree in the College catalog.
Communication (6 credits)  
ENGL101-Composition I
3
ENGL102-Composition II
3
Math-Science-Technology (11 credits)  
MATH150-Precalculus
4
Laboratory Science course
4
CISM125-Introduction to Computers
3
Social Science (6 credits)  
ECON110-Principles of Economics
3
Social Science course
3
Humanities (6 credits)
Choose one: ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3
PHIL110-Introduction to Ethics
3
Health and Well-being (1 credit)  
Concepts of Physical Fitness
1
TOTAL
30
 
Program Courses
ACCT130-Financial Accounting
4
BUSN120-Principles of Management
3
CISM154-Computer Programming-Java
4
CISM160-Systems Analysis and Design
3
CISM222-Issues in Computer Safety
3
CISM254-Advanced Computer Programming-Java
4
MATH153-Discrete Mathematics
4
MATH155-Calculus I
5
Elective: CISM course
4
TOTAL
34
   
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
64
CISM-fall 2007