Academics
Computer Information Systems – Technical Emphasis
This area of study is designed for people planning to transfer to a four-year college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science with Technical Emphasis. The baccalaureate degree prepares the student for careers in computer programming, software design, and (with experience) management positions in software development.
Degree
Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Recommended General Education Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I  | 3 |
ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II   | 3 |
COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY  | 3 |
SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 9 | |
MATH 122 | DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I  | 3 |
CHEM 130 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY  | 4 |
LIFE SCIENCE * | 4 | |
FINE ARTS * | 3 | |
HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Recommended Program Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
CMPSC 115 or | CS I: ESSENTIALS OF PROGRAMMING  or | 3 |
CMPSC 125 | CS I: PROGRAMMING IN C++  | 3 |
CMPSC 135 or | CS II: PROGRAMMING IN JAVA  or | 3 |
CMPSC 212 | CS II: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING IN C ++  | 3 |
MATH 222 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I  | 5 |
MATH 223 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II  | 4 |
MATH 224 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III  | 4 |
PHYS 211 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: MECHANICS  | 4 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
Semester | Courses |
Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; MATH 222; CMPSC 115 or 125; CHEM 130 |
Spring Semester 1 | ENGL 111; MATH 223; CMPSC 135 or 212; PHYS 211 |
Summer Semester | Social Science |
Fall Semester 2 | COMM 110; Humanities; Social Science; MATH 224 |
Spring Semester 2 | MATH 122; Humanities/Fine Arts; Life Science; Social Science; Fine Arts |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training