The major in Computer Information Science prepares students for careers in the Information Technology field. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges for further study in Computer Information Systems, as well as related areas such as Computer Science. Please consult with a counselor for more information regarding transferring.
Degree Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Units |
| FIRST SEMESTER (10 units) | ||
| CIS 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| MATH 3A | Calculus I | 5 |
| SECOND SEMESTER (10 units) | ||
| CIS 61 | Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs | 5 |
| MATH 3B | Calculus II | 5 |
| THIRD SEMESTER (7 units) | ||
| CIS 36A or | Java Programming Language I | 4 |
| CIS 25 | Objected-Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| MATH 3E | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| FOUR SEMESTER (7-8 units) | ||
| CIS 25B or | C++ Programming Language II | 4 |
| CIS 36B | Java Programming Language II | 4 |
| MATH 3F or | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 11 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| Total Major Units | 34-35 | |
| General Education and Electives | 26 | |
| Total Required Units | 60-61 | |