Computer Information Systems
Associate in Science Degree Computer Information Systems · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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
- 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 |
| orACCT A101H | Financial Accounting Honors | |
| ACCT A102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| orACCT A102H | Managerial Accounting Honors | |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| orBUS A110H | Business Law Honors | |
| CIS A111 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| orCIS A111H | Introduction to Computer Information Systems Honors | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics - Honors | |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| MATH A140 | Business Calculus | 5 |
| orMATH A180 | Calculus 1 | |
| orMATH 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 | |
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
- 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 |
| ECON C2001or ECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics 1or Principles of Microeconomics - Honors |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ECON C2002or ECON C2002H |
| BUS A110or BUS A110H |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 |
| Summer |
|---|
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| ACCT A101or ACCT A101H |
| MATH A140 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE |
| CS A131 |
| CS A150 |
| CS A170 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ACCT A102or ACCT A102H |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 |
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 4
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS.
- Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 2