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Paradise Valley Community College
Information Technology

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems with Specialty #3786
63-66 Credits

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Computer Information Systems degree program is designed to prepare students for various entry-level positions in computer systems. Career opportunities include Network Administrator, Computer Programmer, Computer Operator, Web Publisher, Help Desk Technician, Database Administrator, and Systems Analyst.

Required Courses: 23 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3  
BPC125 Microcomputer Set Up & Maintenance 1  
CIS/BPC117DM Database Management: Microsoft Access 3  

Or

CIS/BPC117AM and Database Management: Microsoft Access I 1  
CIS/BPC117BM and Database Management: Microsoft Access II 1 Yes
CIS/BPC117CM Database Management: Microsoft Access III 1 Yes
CIS/BPC121AE Windows Operating System 1  
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  
CIS150 Programming Fundamentals 3 Yes
CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks 3 Yes

Or

MST140 Microsoft Network Essentials 3  
CIS/BPC224 Project Management MS Project for Windows 3  
GBS233 Business Communications 3 Yes

Restricted Electives:

Students must choose from one of the following specialized areas and successfully complete all courses listed in that area.

Hardware Maintenance: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC170 Microcomputer Maintenance I A+ Prep 3 Yes
CIS102 Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals 1  
CIS/BPC121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1  
CIS126AL Unix Operating System Level I 1  
CIS270 Essentials of network and Information Security 3 Yes
MST150++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Professional 3  
CWE198AC Career/Work Experience 3  

Or

CIS296WC Cooperative Education 3 Yes

Or

CIS298AC Special Projects 3 Yes
 
Networking: 16 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
MST150++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Professional 3  
MST152++
(any module)
Microsoft Windows Server 4 Yes
MST155 Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure 3 Yes
CIS270 Data Communications 3 Yes
Students must choose and successfully complete one of the following:
CIS240 Local Area network Planning and Design 3 Yes
MST244 Microsoft SQL Server Administration 3 Yes
CWE198AC Career/Work Experience 3  

Or

CIS296WC Cooperative Education 3 Yes

Or

CIS298AC Special Projects 3 Yes
 
Programming: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS225++
(any module)
Business Systems Analysis and Design 3 Yes
Select any two programming series:
CIS151 and Computer Game Development: Level I 3 Yes
CIS251 Computer Game Development: Level II 3 Yes
CIS159 and Visual Basic Programming I 3 Yes
CIS259 Visual Basic Programming II 3 Yes
CIS162AC and Visual C++: Level I 3 Yes
CIS262AC Visual C++: Level II 3 Yes
CIS162AD and C#: Level I 3 Yes
CIS262AD C#: Level II 3 Yes
CIS163AA and Java Programming I 3 Yes
CIS263AA Java Programming II 3 Yes
 
Web Development: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
CIS/BPC120DF Microcomputer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop 3  

Or

CIS/BPC120AF and Microcomputer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop I 1  
CIS/BPC120BF and Microcomputer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop II 1 Yes
CIS/BPC120CF Microcomputer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop III 1 Yes
CIS/BPC133DA Internet/Web Development I 3  
CIS233DA Internet/Web Development II 3 Yes
CIS234 XML Application Development 3 Yes
Students must choose and successfully complete one of the following:
CIS120DC Computer Graphics: Macromedia Flash 3  
CIS235 e-Commerce 3 Yes
CIS166++
(any Module)
Web Scripting/Programming 3 Yes
CIS290AB CIS Internship 3 Yes

Or

CIS296WB Cooperative Education 3 Yes

Or

CIS298AB Special Projects Portfolio 3  
 
Information Technology: 15 credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
Student must complete a combination of 15 credits from any of the following specialized areas listed above: Computer Systems Maintenance, Networking, Programming, and Web Design.

Free electives: none
 

General Education: Credits: 25-27
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
ENG101 and First-Year Composition 3 Yes
ENG102 First-Year Composition 3 Yes

Or

ENG107 and First-Year Composition for ESL 3 Yes
ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL 6 Yes
Any approved. Oral Communication 3  
CRE101 Critical Reading 3 Yes

Or

CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry 3 Yes
MAT120 Intermediate Algebra 5 Yes

Or

MAT121 Intermediate Algebra 4 Yes

Or

MAT122 Intermediate Algebra 3 Yes
Any approved. Humanities & Fine Arts 3  
ECN111 Macroeconomic Principles 3  

Or

ECN112 Microeconomic Principles 3  
Any approved. Natural Sciences 4  

Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2006-2007 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2006-2007 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details.