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2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Computer Information Systems (AS)


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Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the computer information industry or to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in computer information or any related field.

Computer courses give the students a sound background in computer programming, data modeling and database design, computer networks, web design and development, accounting and financial skills.

Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Computer Information Systems is awarded.

Program Learning Outcomes

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credits: 16


First Year: Semester 2


credits: 17/18


Second Year: Semester 1


credits: 15/16


Second Year: Semester 2


credits: 14/15


Total Credits: 62/65


Program Notes


The program qualifies as an Alternative Transfer Agreement (MassTransfer) with select public institutions in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.

Humanities Electives:


Art, Communications, English (EN 103 or higher), ESL (ES 100  or higher; up to 6 credits), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts

Social Science Electives:


Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology

Graduation Competency


Quantitative skills is a MassBay graduation competency for associate degree programs. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate this competency by completing a 100-level math course (not MAC); or placing into a 200-level mathematics course.

 

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