Computer Information Systems A.A.S.

School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Computer Information Technology
HEGIS: 5101

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2025 to Summer 2026. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

The Computer Information Systems A.A.S. at SUNY Westchester Community College provides a robust foundation in technology’s role within business environments, bridging business needs with technological solutions. Through courses in programming, database management, networking, and systems analysis, students gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools and concepts. Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level roles in IT or for further studies in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Information Technology at four-year institutions. This program equips students with the technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and security awareness needed to succeed in today’s tech-driven business landscape.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate an understanding of computer hardware and software.
Demonstrate an understanding of object-oriented programming and the fundamentals of input, processing, and output.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze, coordinate, collect, normalize, and implement a relational database for information management.
Demonstrate the ability to define computer information systems terms clearly and question statements and conclusions with reasoning based on relationships and logical connections.
Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of security to information systems.

Program Requirements

62 credits are required for the degree:

General Education - 21 credits
Required Degree Courses - 41 credits

General Education Requirements - 21 Credits

Communication - Written and Oral (3 credits): ENG 101 - Writing and Research
Humanities (3 credits): ENG 102 - Writing and Literature
Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (3 credits): choose from this category of general education courses
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (3 credits): choose from this category of general education courses
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice; and Social Sciences (3 credits): choose from ANTHR 101 - Cultural Anthropology , HSERV 200 - Diversity and Social Justice , SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology , SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors , OR SOC 102 - Sociology of Families
Additional General Education Electives (6 credits): choose TWO courses from all General Education courses

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all General Education Courses .

Required Degree Courses - 41 credits

ACC 119 - Financial Accounting
ACC 120 - Managerial Accounting
BTECH 240 - Business Communications
CIS 110 - Computer Information Systems
CIS 120 - Object-Oriented Programming Logic
CIS 135 - PC Operating Systems
CIS 140 - Networking for Business
CIS 150 - Internet Technologies
CIS 215 - Excel Applications for Business
CIS 225 - Database Management Systems
CIS 260 - Systems Analysis and Design
MGT 101 - Business Organization and Management
Business Elective
- Choose ONE course from the following: ACC, BTECH, CIS, FASH, FIN, ITECH, LAW, MGT, MKT

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
Any General Education Course	3
CIS 110 - Computer Information Systems	3
CIS 120 - Object-Oriented Programming Logic	3
ENG 101 - Writing and Research	3
Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) Gen. Ed. Course	3
Semester Total Credits	15

Semester 2

Course	Credits
CIS 135 - PC Operating Systems	3
CIS 215 - Excel Applications for Business	3
ENG 102 - Writing and Literature	3
MGT 101 - Business Organization and Management	3
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Gen. Ed. Course	3
Semester Total Credits	15

Semester 3

Course	Credits
ACC 119 - Financial Accounting	4
Any General Education Course	3
BTECH 240 - Business Communications	3
CIS 150 - Internet Technologies	3
CIS 225 - Database Management Systems	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 4

Course	Credits
ACC 120 - Managerial Accounting	4
Business Elective (choose from ACC, BTECH, CIS, FASH, FIN, ITECH, LAW, MGT, MKT)	3
CIS 140 - Networking for Business	3
CIS 260 - Systems Analysis and Design	3
Choose from ANTHR 101 - Cultural Anthropology , HSERV 200 - Diversity and Social Justice , SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology , SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors , OR SOC 102 - Sociology of Families	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Minimum Total Credits: 62

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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