Computer Information Systems, AAS

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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.

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

First Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 101: Information Technology Principles Credit Hours: 3
*IBC: CompTIA Tech+
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
Natural Science Elective 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
*IBC: CompTIA A+ Core 1
CTEC 114: IT Software Support Credit Hours: 3
*IBC: CompTIA A+ Core 2
CTEC 118: Help Desk Operations Credit Hours: 3
MATH 101: Applied Algebra for College Students Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 102: College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
or
BADM 113: Business Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
♦ CAREER AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE: COMPUTER REPAIR

♦ CAREER AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE: HELP DESK

Sophomore Year

Third Semester: 15 Hours

Behavioral/Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3**

CTEC 155: Network Essentials Credit Hours: 3
*IBC: CompTIA Network+
CTEC 274: Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3
*IBC: CompTIA Data+
CTEC 282: Information Technology Project Management Credit Hours: 3
*IBC: CompTIA Project +
SPCH 110: Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
or
SPCH 115: Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Fourth Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC Elective - Level 200 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

♦ CAREER AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE:

NETWORK SECURITY¹;
DATA ANALYTICS²;
CLOUD COMPUTING³;
WEB DESIGN⁴

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.

¹Career and Technical Certificate in Network Security awarded if CTEC elective is CTEC 287 .

²Career and Technical Certificate in Data Analytics awarded if CTEC elective is CTEC 270. (spring only)

³Career and Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing awarded if CTEC electives are CTEC 263 and CTEC 264. (Both courses spring only)

⁴Career and Technical Certificate Web Design awarded if CTEC electives are CTEC 130 and CTEC 149. (CTEC 149 fall only)

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.