{
  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer Information Systems",
  "id": "computer-information-systems--computer-information-systems-associate-science-degree",
  "name": "Computer Information Systems",
  "award": "Associate in Science Degree",
  "department": "computer-information-systems",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/computers-computing/computer-information-systems/computer-information-systems-associate-science-degree/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This program will meet major requirements for the Associate in Science degree but has not been articulated with any particular four-year institution. Students should not expect that they will necessarily meet the lower-division requirements at specific colleges or universities. Students should consult a counselor for specific transfer information.\n\nThis option provides the student with the lower-division transfer courses for some of the business oriented majors. Students are advised to check course transferability with an Orange Coast College counselor prior to enrolling in CIS courses.\n\n#### Program Outcome\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Students will be prepared for employment in entry-level positions in the computer and information systems industries."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nReview Graduation Requirements and General Education."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT A101",
          "title": "Financial Accounting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT A101H",
          "title": "Financial Accounting Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT A102",
          "title": "Managerial Accounting",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ACCT A102H",
          "title": "Managerial Accounting Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS A110",
          "title": "Business Law",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BUS A110H",
          "title": "Business Law Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS A111",
          "title": "Introduction to Computer Information Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIS A111H",
          "title": "Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON C2001",
          "title": "Principles of Microeconomics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON C2001H",
          "title": "Principles of Microeconomics - Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON C2002",
          "title": "Principles of Macroeconomics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON C2002H",
          "title": "Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH A140",
          "title": "Business Calculus",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH A180",
          "title": "Calculus 1",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH A180H",
          "title": "Calculus 1 Honors",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select one of the following:",
          "units": "3-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CS A131",
          "title": "Python Programming I",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CS A150",
          "title": "C++ Programming Language 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CS A170",
          "title": "Java Programming 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Major Units",
          "units": "28-29"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "OCC AS General Education",
          "units": "up to 21"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements",
          "units": "varies"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE",
          "units": "60"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.\n2. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Sequence\n\n#### Program Sequence\n\nThese sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.**\n\n**Year 1**\n\n| Semester 1 | Units |\n| --- | --- |\n| CIS A111or CIS A111H | Introduction to Computer Information Systemsor Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors | 3 |\n| ECON C2001or ECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics 1or Principles of Microeconomics - Honors | 3 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 |\n|  | Units | 12 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| ECON C2002or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomicsor Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |\n| BUS A110or BUS A110H | Business Lawor Business Law Honors | 3 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 |\n|  | Units | 15 |\n\n| Summer |\n| --- |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 4 |\n|  | Units | 4 |\n\n**Year 2**\n\n| Semester 1 |\n| --- |\n| ACCT A101or ACCT A101H | Financial Accountingor Financial Accounting Honors | 4 |\n| MATH A140 | Business Calculus | 5 |\n| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE | 4 |\n| CS A131 | Python Programming I |  |\n| CS A150 | C++ Programming Language 1 |  |\n| CS A170 | Java Programming 1 |  |\n|  | Units | 13 |\n\n| Semester 2 |\n| --- |\n| ACCT A102or ACCT A102H | Managerial Accountingor Managerial Accounting Honors | 4 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |\n| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 6 |\n|  | Units | 16 |\n|  | Total Units | 60 |\n\n1. Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 4\n2. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS.\n3. Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 2"
    }
  ]
}