The integration of computers into the workplace is progressing at a rapid pace. As more organizations install and employ these networks, a need has developed for the "resident expert" to administer the system, install software, establish security, and train others. Graduates of the computer information systems (CIS) program are well positioned to serve that need. A foundation of programming, database, networking is provided.
The CIS program is oriented toward today's changing computer environment. It is very contemporary, stressing computer programming, software applications, Web development, and network installation and management. A full year of networking is available.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the computer information systems program. The College will provide a list of appropriate laptops and wireless modem cards in April to all students who have been accepted to attend Alfred State College.
* Students who place into intermediate algebra will be required to take one additional mathematics course.
Alfred State College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606.
Students have transferred successfully to schools across New York and other states. At this time most have chosen to continue with one of the bachelor of technology in information technology programs that are offered at Alfred State College. They enter into that program with full junior status.
Must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of required CISY courses and nine credit hours of technical electives with a minimum 2.0 cumulative index. A minimum overall cumulative index of 2.0, along with other requirements as stated in the College Academic Regulations, must be met by candidates of the AAS degree. Must successfully complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of course work and one semester of physical education.
To facilitate the transfer of graduates choosing to continue their education at the baccalaureate level, students are encouraged to make their intentions known to their academic adviser during their freshman year. Through the careful use of elective courses, students can realize excellent transfer credit.
Transfer into the information technology programs: network administration, Web development, and application software development will place them at junior status.
CIS majors can expect to spend three hours in class (average class size is under 25), two hours in lab, and four hours on homework.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT | 1124 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| CISY | 1113 | Intro to Computer Prog | |
| or | |||
| CISY | 1123 | Intro to Comp Prog for IT | 3 |
| CISY | 1023 | Intro to Information Tech | 3 |
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| MATH | 1123 | Statistics | 3 |
| CISY | 1111 | IT Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 3223 | Intro to Web Page Devel | 3 |
| xxx3 | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| CISY | 2143 | Microcomputer Systems I | 3 |
| CISY | 4103 | Visual Programming | 3 |
| LITR | 2603 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| 15 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 2153 | Database Applications & Programming I | 3 |
| CISY | 4033 | Networking I | 3 |
| MATH | xxx3 | College Algebra or above | 3 |
| xxx3 | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Technical Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 4043 | Networking II | |
| or | |||
| CISY | 5403 | Database Concepts | 3 |
| xxx3 | Technical Elective | 3 | |
| SPCH | 1083 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| xxx3 | Open Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
*Adviser approved mathematics course not to include MATH 1003, MATH 1013, MATH 2003, or MATH 1143.
Technical elective may include CISY, business, and selected courses from math or engineering as approved by the adviser.
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.