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Program checklist · A.S.

Computer Information Systems, A.S.

Niagara County Community College · Sanborn, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
13.1339
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193946
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193946_30c8f3d4
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements (CIS)

11 items
  1. A total of at least 64-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Computer Information Systems: A minimum of 23-credit hours to include: CIS 119 - Introduction to Computer Systems * CPS 120 - Computer Science I * CPS 130 - Computer Science II Plus 12-credit hours of Computer Science (CPS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) or Local Area Networks (NET), of which no more than 3-credit hours can be NET. In addition, CPS and CIS courses must have a number of 200 or higher.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Business: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include: ACC 116 - Financial Accounting ACC 117 - Managerial Accounting
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Communication - Written: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include: ENG 101 - Writing I * ENG 102 - Writing II OR ENG 103 - Writing for STEM
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning - General Education: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include: MAT 110 - Intermediate Algebra or higher General Education Mathematics MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Communication - Oral: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: BUS 229 - Business Communications OR SPE 101 - Foundations of Communication OR SPE 102 - Public Speaking OR SPE 103 - Interpersonal Communication
    Not resolved to a course
  7. General Education: A minimum of 9-credit hours to be selected from 3 different categories below: Humanities (HUMN) Social Science (SOCS) The Arts (ARTS) US History & Civic Engagement (USCV) World History & Global Awareness (GLBL) World Language (WLNG)
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning (NSCI) General Education elective: A minimum of 3-credit hours
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DVRS) General Education elective: A minimum of 3-credit hours
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Health/Physical Education: A minimum of 2-credit hours
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Free Electives: A minimum of 3-credit hours
    Not resolved to a course

Typical Program (Full-Time Day)

0 items

    First Semester

    5 items
    1. CIS 119
      Introduction to Computer Systems
      As published: “Introduction to Computer Systems 3 Cr.”
      3
    2. CPS 120
      Computer Science I 4 Cr. * (please note, only offered online in the fall)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ENG 101
      Writing I
      As published: “Writing I 3 Cr. *”
      3
    4. MAT 110
      Intermediate Algebra or higher Gen Ed Mathematics elective 3/4 Cr. *
      Not resolved to a course
    5. General Education elective selected from (HUMN, SOCS, ARTS, USCV, GLBL or WLNG) 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Second Semester

    7 items
    1. CPS 130
      Computer Science II 4 Cr. (please note, only offered online in the spring)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ENG 102
      Writing II
      As published: “Writing II 3 Cr. OR”
      3
    3. ENG 103
      3
    4. MAT 164
      Introduction to Statistics 3 Cr. *
      Not resolved to a course
    5. General Education elective selected from (HUMN, SOCS, ARTS, USCV, GLBL or WLNG) 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. General Education elective selected from (HUMN, SOCS, ARTS, USCV, GLBL or WLNG) 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Health/Physical Education elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Third Semester

    7 items
    1. ACC 116
      Financial Accounting
      As published: “Financial Accounting 3 Cr.”
      3
    2. CIS/CPS 200-level elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CIS/CPS 200-level elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Natural Science & Scientific Research General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Health/Physical Education elective 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. BUS 229
      Business Communications
      As published: “Business Communications 3 Cr. OR”
      3
    7. SPE 101
      Foundations of Communication
      As published: “Foundations of Communication OR SPE 102 - Public Speaking OR SPE 103 - Interpersonal Communication”
      3

    Fourth Semester

    5 items
    1. ACC 117
      Managerial Accounting
      As published: “Managerial Accounting 3 Cr.”
      3
    2. CIS/CPS 200-level elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CIS/CPS 200-level or NET elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Free elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Note

    0 items

      Scholarship Opportunities

      0 items
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