{
  "college": "santa-barbara-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer Information Systems",
  "id": "computer-information-systems--computer-information-systems-as",
  "name": "Computer Information Systems",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree (AS)",
  "department": "computer-information-systems",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/computer-information-systems/computer-information-systems-as/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Overview\n\nComputer Information Systems (CIS) provides students with a broad background in the application of computers to the emerging needs of business and industry. CIS courses prepare students for entry-level positions in computer programming, systems analysis, computer operations and network management, information systems management, and sales and technical information positions."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\n**Associate Degree Graduation Requirements**\n\nComplete all of the following:\n\n1.  All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).\n2.  One of the following General Education options:\n    1.  OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR\n    2.  OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern\n3.  A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).\n4.  Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.\n5.  A minimum of 12 units through SBCC."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Major Requirements"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Computers and Information Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 107",
          "title": "Introduction to Database Systems",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 119",
          "title": "Introduction To Programming Using Visual Basic",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS/ENG 181",
          "title": "Technical And Professional Writing",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 201",
          "title": "UNIX/LINUX System Administration",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 206",
          "title": "MS Windows Server System Administration",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 218",
          "title": "MS Windows Desktop System Administration",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 243",
          "title": "Systems Analysis and Design 1",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 245",
          "title": "IT Project Management",
          "units": "3-4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 246",
          "title": "Management of Information Technology",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CNEE 110",
          "title": "Networking Essentials",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Optional:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS 290",
          "title": "Work Experience In Computer Information Systems",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "34.00-35.00"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Students who completed CIS 240 are not required to complete CIS 243 Systems Analysis and Design."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Describe the role of and explain the value of operating systems, databases, programming and project management in IT.\n2.  Participate on an IT project team as a programmer, database designer, or system administrator."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Recommended Sequence\n\nMake an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.\n\nHow to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment."
    }
  ]
}