Associate of Science in Computer and Information Science (ASCIS)*
The AS degree program in CSIS provides a good foundation in computer and information science. The AS degree student gets good grounding in computer programming languages and paradigms such as object-oriented, visual, and database programming. All the courses are taught in the evenings and on weekends, and are available on a part-time basis.
Recipients of the AS degree will find many opportunities for employment in computer programming and application development and can also transfer in junior standing to a BS in computer and information science program. Students who use the AS credits to transfer into the BS program will have to complete additional core requirements listed in the baccalaureate program.
Core Curriculum................................................................................................ 44/48Christian Literacy........................................................................................ (8/12)
Life of Christ (BI 1211/1311) ..........................................................................2/3Book of Acts (BI 1214/1314)..........................................................................2/3
Pentateuch (BI 2202/2302)............................................................................2/3
Bible Elective - lower level.............................................................................2/3
Cultural Heritage Literacy ............................................................................... (9) Western Heritage (HU 1310, HU 1320) ...........................................................6American Cultural Heritage (HY 2320) ............................................................3
Mathematical and Scientific Literacy* ............................................................ (9) Mathematics (MH 1340) ...................................................................................3Natural Science Elective ..................................................................................3
Physical Science Elective.................................................................................3
Information and Communication Literacy ................................................... (12) Composition and LiteratureEnglish Composition I & II (EH 1301 & 1302) ..................................................6
Communication: Speech Communication (EH 1303) ....................................3
Technology: Introduction to Computer Programming (CSIS 2305)..................3
Personal and Social Literacy .......................................................................... (6) Lifetime Fitness (PE 1300) ..............................................................................3(Social or Behavioral Science)* . ...................................................................3
Computers, Ethics and Society (CSIS 2310)
Professional and Major Field ............................................................................... ......... 27Departmental Requirements ........................................................................... (6)
Principles of Accounting I and II (BA 2301 & 2302)Computer and Information Science Major Requirements............................ (15)
Introduction to Computer and Information Science (CSIS 2301)
Introduction to Database Concepts (CSIS 2350)
Introduction to Requirements Analysis and Software Design (CSIS 2360)
Introduction to Visual Programming (CSIS 2376)
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (CSIS 2388)
*Note: For this specialized AS degree only the following AS core requirements are met via alternate coursework.