Nov 19, 2024  
2024-2025 General Catalog 
    
2024-2025 General Catalog

Computer Information Systems, AAS


The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems provides the graduate with the knowledge and applied technical skills needed to enter computer-related occupations in the business/industry job market.

This program articulates with one or more institutions or agencies. Refer to the Transfer Agreements  section of the catalog for further detail.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems will be able to:

  1. accurately read and communicate technical information;
  2. analyze current technology issues;
  3. develop solutions to technology issues;
  4. demonstrate skills for entry-level employment in information technology; and
  5. identify basic business terminology, concepts, and principles.

Specific Degree Information:

This program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). In order to be eligible for graduation from this program transfer students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 technical credit hours from Bossier Parish Community College.

  • Students who are in the CTEC internship* must be available for 100 hours of internship.
  • Internship students must be prepared to complete internship rotations at an out of town facility.
  • Internship students must adhere to internship site requirements which include but may not be limited to background checks, drug screens, and orientation meetings.

*In special circumstances the internship may be substituted with Dean and Program Director approval with a 200 CTEC course .

Required Courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems:

Freshman Year


Second Semester: 15 Hours


Sophomore Year


Third Semester: 15 Hours


Fourth Semester: 15 Hours


Total Credit Hours for the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems: 60


*CTEC Approved Electives may be any CTEC class, except CTEC 100, that is not currently on the curriculum.

**Approved general education elective courses can be found at www.bpcc.edu/catalog/current/generaldegreereq.html #generaleducationcourses

1 Career and Technical Certificate in Network Security awarded if CTEC elective is CTEC 270.

Career and Technical Certificate in Data Analytics awarded if CTEC elective is CTEC 270.

3Career and Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing awarded if CTEC electives are CTEC 263 and CTEC 264.                         

Career and Technical Certificate Web Design awarded if CTEC electives are CTEC 130 and CTEC 149.

For transfer to a four-year institution, students are strongly advised to take MATH 102  instead of MATH 101 . Students must seek the assistance of their advisor to determine the appropriate mathematics course.