Program: Computer Information Systems, AAS - Bossier Parish Community College

Aug 17, 2025

2023-2024 General Catalog

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:

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

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

Freshman Year

First Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 101:Information Technology Principles Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 102:Problem Solving and Programming Techniques Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 107:Skills for Information Technology (IT) Success Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 101:Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 101:Applied Algebra for College Students Credit Hours: 3 or
MATH 102:College Algebra Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 108:Introduction to Management Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 112:IT Hardware Support Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 114:IT Software Support Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 118:Help Desk Operations Credit Hours: 3 or
CTEC 119:HDI Sprt Ctr Analyst Credit Hours: 3
Natural Science Elective Credit Hours: 3**

Sophomore Year

First Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 155:Network Essentials Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 274:Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 282:Information Technology Project Management Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 110:Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Behavioral/Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 * *

Second Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 240:Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 290:System Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3
CTEC Approved Elective Credit Hours:3*
CTEC Approved Elective Credit Hours:3*
Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

* CTEC Approved Elective may be any CTEC class, except CTEC 100, that is not currently on the curriculum. Recommend taking a combination of electives to obtain additional CTC - CTEC 263 and CTEC 264 (CTC Cloud Computing), CTEC 280 and CTEC 287 (CTC Network Security and CTS Information Systems Security Professionals); CTEC 130 and CTEC 149 (CTC Web Design); CTEC 270 and any other approved CTEC elective (CTC Data Analytics)

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

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.