The Computer and Information Systems (CIS) major will help prepare students to function as an information professionals in a world that is being constantly transformed by technology. This preparation includes the cultivation of analytic and critical thinking skills as well as the ability to work and communicate with others on complex projects.

Students will learn to integrate insights into God's Creation derived from Information Science and Technology with their Christian understanding of the world and to present themselves as moral and responsible Christian professionals and servant leaders.

CIS majors emphasize the foundations topics in Computing and Information Systems which will allow them, as life-long learners, to keep pace with rapidly changing technology over the course of their careers. Students also learn the technical skills necessary to begin as an information professional following graduation. Students who successfully complete a major can expect entry level professional positions or admission to graduate school upon commencement.

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CIS Major and Minor Requirements

Core Prerequisites:
CIS105 - Computer Fundamentals (or equivalent) - 3 credits

Core Requirements:
CIS140 - Introduction to Programming (or equivalent) - 3 credits
CIS210 - Programming and Data Structures I - 4 credits
CIS309 - Applied Operating Systems - 3 credits
CIS315 - Networking and Communications - 3 credits
CIS325 - WWW Programming - 3 credits
CIS330 - Database Management - 3 credits
CIS340 - Applications System Analysis & Design - 3 credits
CIS345 - Managing Technical People - 3 credits
MGT367 - Quantitative Approaches to Business Problems - 4 credits
CIS405 - CIS Practicum - 4 credits

To complete a major in CIS, one of the following two tracks must be completed:

Management Track:
MGT101 - Intro to Business - 3 credits
MTH106 - Finite Mathematics - 4 credits
MGT203 - Principles of Microeconomics - 3 credits
MGT409 - Business Seminar - 2 credits

Electives (need to select 2):
MGT204 - Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 credits
MGT211 - Financial Accounting - 3 credits
MGT231 - Marketing - 3 credits
MGT321 - Management of Organizations - 4 credits

Math Track:
MTH115 - Calculus I - 4 credits
MTH116 - Calculus II - 4 credits
CIS211 - Programming and Data Structures II - 4 credits
MTH211 - Linear Algebra - 4 credits
MTH217 - Multivariable Calculus - 3 credits
MTH218 - Differential Equations - 3 credits

Electives (need to select 1):
MTH306 - Numerical Analysis - 4 credits
MTH308 - Abstract Algebra - 4 credits

CIS Minor:
MGT101 - Intro to Business - 3 credits
CIS140 - Intro to Programming - 3 credits
MGT202 - Microeconomics - 4 credits

Electives (need to select 3):
CIS309 - Applied Operating Systems - 3 credits
CIS315 - Networking & Communications - 3 credits
CIS330 - Database Management - 3 credits
CIS340 - Applications Systems Analysis & Design - 3 credits

CIS Minor (for business majors):
CIS140 - Intro to Programming - 3 credits
CIS345 - Managing Technical People - 3 credits

Electives (need to select 3):
CIS309 - Applied Operating Systems - 3 credits
CIS315 - Networking & Communications - 3 credits
CIS330 - Database Management - 3 credits
CIS340 - Applications Systems Analysis & Design - 3 credits