Becoming Connecticut State Community College
STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. Click here for more details about this merger.
Computer Information Systems (CIS) focuses on applying computing technologies to many fields including arts, business, physical and social sciences and many other fields. CIS professionals use a solution-based approach with proven tools and techniques to architect solutions that can address a myriad of real-world challenges. CIS professionals utilize subject matter knowledge, communication, and organizational skills. They rely on their leadership, decision-making, and analytical abilities to help organizations translate, build, and use information systems more effectively. CIS is often thought of a very specialized application domain of traditional Computer Science. Students will gain real-world skills during their course of study.
NOTE: The Computer Systems Technology (CST) Degree and related programs will no longer be offered and will be replaced with the new CT State approved Computer Information Systems (CIS) Degree starting Fall 2023. Students already enrolled in CST Programs and students who plan to graduate after Spring 2023 should speak to their advisor as soon as possible to create suitable a plan for completion and to meet requirements.
Guided Pathway Advisor: Alayna M. Scarangelo, AScarangelo@nwcc.commnet.edu
Faculty Advisor: John (Lalit) Jagtiani, PMP, MBA, PhD., ljagtiani@nwcc.edu, www.johnjagtiani.com
Please tune into Professor Jagtiani’s videos below specially if they are considering enrolling in one of the programs or just taking a course or two in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Business Intelligence (BI) or Data Science (DS). The first video provides a quick overview of these programs. In the second video, Professor Jagtiani shares his thoughts on these important and relevant subjects in today’s times, how the field of computer science has expanded and become much more inter-disciplinary and why it is important to be in-the-know for everyone.
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Course of Study Outline
General Core Courses
English Composition
Math 100 or Higher
Principles of Macroeconomics
College & Career Success
Business Communications
Arts & Humanities Elective
Scientific Reasoning Elective
Program Requirements
Intro to Database Design
Introduction to Computers
Project Management
Intro to Management Information Systems
Coop Ed/Work Experience or Capstone Research
Introduction to Operating Systems
Directed Technical elective
Open Elective
Program Options
Programming
Networking
IT Support
Data Analytics
Cloud Computing
Generalist
The list of courses provided above is for general information. Course offerings and timing can vary by semester.
Course numbers are in the midst of changing and therefore have not been referenced in the above list.
Students should reference the current course catalog and schedule of courses for more information on when certain courses are offered.
Visit the Business Intelligence (BI) A.S. program and Data Science Option A.S. for more information on those programs.
Students are encouraged to speak to their advisor to plan a specific course of study and select a program and a set of courses that best suits their interests.