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Catalog Term Year: 2026 Fall
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First Year
First Semester
CORECIS-160
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
CORECIS-099
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
CORECIS-049
Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
CORECIS-088
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
CORECIS-092
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
First Year
Second Semester
CORECIS-051
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
COREITT-053
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
CORECIS-090
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
CORECIS-060
Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
ELEBUS-142
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
Second Year
First Semester
CORECIS-095
CORECIS-156
GENCOM-111
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
GENENG-119
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
ELE--- ---
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
Second Year
Second Semester
CORECIS-074
Credit Hours: 1.00
Credit Hours: 1.00
COREITT-047
Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Hours: 2.00
COREITT-071
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
GENBUS-094
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
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Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CORE | CIS-160 | Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Practical Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 |
| CORE | CIS-099 | Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Introduction to Web Technology Course Outline | 3.0 |
| CORE | CIS-049 | Content Management Systems CIS-049 This course covers the creation and maintenance of a website using a content management system. Hands-on coursework includes applying plugins, building blogs, theme development, user account setup and management. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Content Management Systems Course Outline | 2.0 |
| CORE | CIS-088 | Adobe Photoshop *CIS-088 This course introduces the basics of Photoshop, an image-editing program. These basics include working with layers, selections, color adjustment, paint tools, filters and type transforming. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Adobe Photoshop Course Outline | 3.0 |
| CORE | CIS-092 | Adobe Illustrator *CIS-092 Adobe Illustrator is the industry-leading drawing software used to create artwork that can be imported into other programs. Topics covered include creating text, drawing, transforming objects, working with layers, recoloring, graphic styles and preparing graphics for the web and print. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Adobe Illustrator Course Outline | 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
14.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| CORE | CIS-051 | Designing for the Web *SPCIS-051 Tools, techniques, design workflow process and design theory for creating well designed, interactive websites utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Designing for the Web Course Outline | 3.0 |
| CORE | ITT-053 | Digital Media Arts *SPITT-053 An introduction to using digital technology to produce artistic creations on the computer. Students will learn basic art theories of design, color, typography, and visual elements and how to apply them in a digital environment.
Digital Media Arts Course Outline | 3.0 |
| CORE | CIS-090 | Adobe InDesign SPCIS-090 Adobe InDesign is a graphic design/desktop publishing software used to create design layouts. Students will integrate text, graphics, photos and other elements to create documents. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Adobe InDesign Course Outline | 3.0 |
| CORE | CIS-060 | Project Management CIS-060 An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Project Management Course Outline | 2.0 |
| ELE | BUS-142 | Introduction to Business ORBUS-142 Covers the objectives, organization and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied.
Introduction to Business Course Outline | |
| ELE | --- --- | Career Elective --- ---
Career Elective | 3.0 |
| ELE | --- --- | CIS or ITT Elective --- ---
CIS or ITT Elective | 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CORE | CIS-095 | Database Management ORCIS-095 An introduction to relational database fundamentals of planning, designing and implementation. Students will learn proper relational database design principles and SQL through hands-on coursework. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Database Management Course Outline | |
| ELE | --- --- | Career Elective --- ---
Career Elective | 3.0 |
| GEN | COM-111 | Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.
Intro to Speech Communication Course Outline | 3.0 |
| GEN | ENG-119 | Composition I Pathway * ORENG-119 Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.
Composition I Pathway Course Outline | |
| GEN | ENG-120 | Composition I *ENG-120 Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.
Composition I Course Outline | 3.0 |
| GEN | --- --- | Social Science Elective --- ---
Social Science Elective | 3.0 |
| CORE | CIS-156 | Computer Logic ORCIS-156 This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Computer Logic Course Outline | |
| ELE | --- --- | Career Elective --- ---
Career Elective | 3.0 |
| ELE | --- --- | CIS or ITT Elective --- ---
CIS or ITT Elective | 2.0 |
Semester Totals |
17.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| GEN | BUS-094 | Business Math ORBUS-094 Covers basic applications of mathematics in the business world - fractions, decimals, percentages, elementary algebra, banking, buying and selling, payroll and interest. It is designed to reinforce and expand business concepts through the use of mathematics.
Business Math Course Outline | |
| GEN | MAT 1-- | Math Elective *MAT 1--
Math Elective | 3.0 |
| CORE | CIS-074 | IT Seminar *CIS-074 Places emphasis on the student's on-the-job experiences. Job-related aptitude tests as well as job-hunting techniques are discussed. (Repeatable 3 Times)
IT Seminar Course Outline | 1.0 |
| CORE | ITT-047 | IT Web Technology Degree Internship *ITT-047 Designed to give web technology students on-the-job experience. Students must work in a community-related web technology area. (Repeatable 3 Times)
IT Web Technology Degree Internship Course Outline | 2.0 |
| GEN | --- --- | Social Science Elective --- ---
Social Science Elective | 3.0 |
| CORE | ITT-071 | Web Scripting I ITT-071 This course focuses on applying HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and JavaScript Frameworks for developing web applications and browser extensions. Students will learn JavaScript's latest features through experiential learning.
Web Scripting I Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | --- --- | CIS or ITT Elective --- ---
CIS or ITT Elective | 3.0 |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 62.0 | ||
| Suggested Electives | |||
| ELE | CIS-062 | Computer Game Development CIS-062 A practical exploration of video game development using both original programming and modification of existing game code. A variety of game types will be explored and created with the focus being on understanding, exploration and creativity in the development process. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Computer Game Development Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | CIS-063 | 3-D Computer Animation CIS-063 An overview and exploration of the different applications and techniques used in the development of 3D models for game, video and web animation. The course will explore a variety of commonly used tools and will identify their strengths and capacities. (Repeatable 3 Times)
3-D Computer Animation Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | MAT-160 | Computer Science I *MAT-160 Introduction to an object-oriented programming language using a disciplined approach to problem-solving, algorithm development as well as procedural and data abstraction. Covers selection, repetition, sequence control structures, program design, records and files, testing and documentation.
Computer Science I Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | ITT-063 | Innovation I ITT-063 This course examines the history, technology and progression of innovation and innovative ideas in IT, robotics, electronics and DIY makerspace environments. The tools and techniques used in the innovation lab will be explored. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Innovation I Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | ITT-070 | Python ITT-070 The course teaches the fundamentals of programming using the Python language. Coursework focuses on building a problem-solving skillset and automation of tasks. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Python Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | ITT-072 | Web Scripting II ITT-072 This course focuses on developing applications using a web framework. Hands-on coursework includes using the Linux operating system to test and manage projects, the command line, web server management and database implementation. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Web Scripting II Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | ITT-066 | Indie Game Development Lab ITT-066 This course is a production class that mimics the game development environment in an indie development house. Methods of production will be covered, options will be discussed and assignments will be made based on skill and ability. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Indie Game Development Lab Course Outline | 3.0 |
| ELE | ITT-076 | Intro to OS and Security ITT-076 An introduction to computer systems administration, including operating system installation, configuration and management and an overview of the security concepts necessary to protect those systems. Leads toward Google IT Support Professional Certificate completion. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Intro to OS and Security Course Outline | 3.0 |
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FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only