Computer Information Systems

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
Computer Information Systems
FROM VERMONT’S LYNDON STATE COLLEGE
At NECC Lawrence, Massachusetts
Big data? Big future!
Enter a field with
almost limitless career
opportunties!
Convenient and close
to home: Get your
Lyndon degree on the
campus of NECC.
Want to be in the driver’s seat in
today’s technology-driven economy?
L
yndon State College offers real-world
preparation for exciting, in-demand
careers in computer information systems.
CIS majors learn about computer systems
and the way humans and computers interact from a scientific perspective. Instruction in networking, hardware, security, databases and
system development will provide you with a foundation
of knowledge, problem solving and logical thinking that
will serve as a competitive advantage to you in your
career, in whatever computing field you choose. Computing offers great opportunities for true creativity and
innovativeness!
Data scientists are in high demand but
short supply. Computing and computer
technology are part of just about everything that touches our lives from the
cars we drive, to the movies we watch,
to the ways businesses and governments deal with us. Understanding different dimensions of computing is part
of the necessary skill set for an educated
person in the 21st century. Whether you
want to be a scientist, develop the latest
killer application, or just know what it
really means when someone says “the
computer made a mistake,” studying
computing will provide you with valuable knowledge.
Experiential learning is a
cornerstone of a Lyndon education.
The computing curriculum gives students real-world, hands-on experiences.
All Computer Information Systems
majors complete a computing-related
internship—filling roles such as network
engineers, software developers, and
IT assistants.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
*
LYNDON STATE COLLEGE At NECC Lawrence, Massachusetts
Are you ready?
»» Complete an internship in
implementing networks, developing
software, ensuring security,
troubleshooting computing issues or
building other computer skills.
»» Build teamwork skills and friendships
while problem solving with other
students.
»» Make a positive difference in
the world. The opportunities in
computing are without boundaries.
It Helps To Be...
Precise and mathematical but also able
to think abstractly. In order to solve
problems, you’ll need to think like a
human and like a computer at the same
time. This requires creativity, imagination, and the ability to think logically.
Computing is a discipline that offers
rewarding and challenging possibilities
for a wide range of people regardless of
their range of interests. Computing requires and develops capabilities in solving deep, multidimensional problems
requiring imagination and sensitivity to
a variety of concerns.
Graduates of our program have
gone on to careers in:
Network engineers
Database develops/administrators
Information technology
Help desk managers
Security specialists
Software developers
Systems analysts
Web developers
Tech support specialists
Business managers and owners
Bachelor Degree Program Requirements
REQUIRED (CORE) COURSES FOR THE MAJOR
Total number of courses required: 27
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
Introduction to Information Technology
Integrated Computer Application
Database Management
Help Desk and Soft Skills
Information Security
Introduction to Operating System
Web Development I
Introduction to Computer Science
Computer Science I
Networks I
Principles of Management
Web Development II Organizational Behavior and Communications in Business
Computer Hardware & Organization
Advanced Web Tools
Sys Analysis & Design
Internship in Computer Science
Sets, Logic, and Proof
Introduction to Perl Programming Introduction to Python
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
Choose 3 of the following 6 electives for a total of 12 credits:
Networks II
Advanced Database Management Help Desk Management
Advanced Computer Security
Computer Forensics
C++ Programming
4
4
4
4
4
4
Choose a minimum of 10 credits from CIS electives at the 3000 or 4000 level Total, degree program core credits
10
86
ELECTIVE COURSES
Total number of courses required varies
Students must have a total of 122 credits. The minimum number of
required elective credits is 2. Students are encouraged to select electives
which round out their career interests.
Total, elective credits
2
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Total number of courses required: 11
COURSE TITLE
Behavioral and Social Sciences
9
courses may be in either subject area
Humanities and Fine Arts
9
courses may be in either subject area
Natural or Physical Science
7
Must include at least one course with a lab
English Composition/Writing
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
Total, general education credits
6
3
34
CURRICULUM SUMMARY
A total of 30 credits must be from Lyndon State College for the
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems.
Total credit hours required for degree
122
* Pending approval by the Mass. Dept. of Higher Education and New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
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