# Computer Information Systems (Associate in Science Degree)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Information Systems

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/computers-computing/computer-information-systems/computer-information-systems-associate-science-degree/

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.

This 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.

#### Program Outcome

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will be prepared for employment in entry-level positions in the computer and information systems industries.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ACCT A101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT A101H | Financial Accounting Honors |  |
| ACCT A102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT A102H | Managerial Accounting Honors |  |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| or BUS A110H | Business Law Honors |  |
| CIS A111 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| or CIS A111H | Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors |  |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics - Honors |  |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors |  |
| MATH A140 | Business Calculus | 5 |
| or MATH A180 | Calculus 1 |  |
| or MATH A180H | Calculus 1 Honors |  |
| **Select one of the following:** | | 3-4 |
| ↳ CS A131 | Python Programming I |  |
| ↳ CS A150 | C++ Programming Language 1 |  |
| ↳ CS A170 | Java Programming 1 |  |
| **Total Major Units** | | 28-29 |
| **OCC AS General Education** | | up to 21 |
| **Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirements** | | varies |
| **Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE** | | 60 |

1. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
2. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

### Program Sequence

#### Program Sequence

These 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.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| CIS A111or CIS A111H | Introduction to Computer Information Systemsor Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors | 3 |
| ECON C2001or ECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics 1or Principles of Microeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 |
|  | Units | 12 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ECON C2002or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomicsor Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| BUS A110or BUS A110H | Business Lawor Business Law Honors | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 |
|  | Units | 15 |

| Summer |
| --- |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 4 |
|  | Units | 4 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| ACCT A101or ACCT A101H | Financial Accountingor Financial Accounting Honors | 4 |
| MATH A140 | Business Calculus | 5 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE | 4 |
| CS A131 | Python Programming I |  |
| CS A150 | C++ Programming Language 1 |  |
| CS A170 | Java Programming 1 |  |
|  | Units | 13 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ACCT A102or ACCT A102H | Managerial Accountingor Managerial Accounting Honors | 4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 6 |
|  | Units | 16 |
|  | Total Units | 60 |

1. Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 4
2. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS.
3. Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 2