The Associate of Applied Science Computer Information Systems degree offers a program that allows students to design a customized curriculum consisting of a broad foundation of courses focused on technical support in a networked environment and one or more technical specialties. This specialized degree prepares students for a wide variety of employment opportunities in the computer information services industry. The program offers students the opportunity to gain a combination of knowledge and practical hands-on experience to suppoprt both an organization's information technology infrastructure and the people who use it.

The Computer Systems and Information Technology Core degree, in combination with specific electives prepares students for a wide variety of technical career opportunities.  Al students seeking the AAS Computer Information Systems degree must complete the courses comprising the Computer Systems and Information Technology Core. Courses making up the Computer Systems and Informaiton Technology Core consist of 84 of the 96 to 100 credits needed to complete the degree.

Students completing the AAS Computer Information Systems will be prepared to seek entry level employment in occupations such as network administrator, systems administrator, web developer/administrator, and software applications specialist/trainer.

Students in this program are expected to work with a department advisor in planning term-by-term class schedules leading towards fulfillment of all program requirements. Note: Some CS/CIS courses may be offered only online.

Contact Information:
Chris Williamson, Computer Information Systems Professor
(541) 888-7329
Tioga 404