A Major in Computer Information Systems

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A Major inComputer Information Systems

• a career for the future

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Student Learning Outcomes

• A student who graduates from the Division of
  Computer Information Systems should be able to
  possess the following
• 1. Practical knowledge of various productivity
  software package
• 2. Practical knowledge of various programming
  languages
• 3. Knowledge of information systems development
  methods and techniques
• 4. Knowledge of data communications and local
  area networks
• 5. Teamwork problem-solving skills

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Job Opportunities

• Programmers
• Business and Systems Analysts
• Computer Engineer
• Data Base Administrator
• Computer Support Specialist
• Web Master
• Network Manager

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Employers Our students are employed by the
following employers throughout the region

• AllTel
• ACXIOM
• Wal-Mart
• Century Tel
• ArkSys
• Dillards
• UAMS
• JRMC
• Hewlett Packard
• Area School Districts

• AllTel
• ACXIOM
• Wal-Mart
• Century Tel
• ArkSys
• Dillards
• UAMS
• JRMC
• Hewlett Packard
• Area School Districts

• Potlatch
• Georgia Pacific
• Price Lumber Co.
• Commercial Bank
• CNA Health Partners
• Entergy
• Sprint
• Drew Memorial Hospital
• Datatronics
• Tulane University

• Potlatch
• Georgia Pacific
• Price Lumber Co.
• Commercial Bank
• CNA Health Partners
• Entergy
• Sprint
• Drew Memorial Hospital
• Datatronics
• Tulane University

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Employer Expectations

• Students should exhibit
• Problem solving abilities
• Listening skills
• Team work ability
• New technology adaptability
• Time management talents
• Communication skills

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Coursework Required

• Bachelor of Science in CIS
• General Education Courses
• CIS Major Requirements
• Supportive Requirements
• Electives Identity Requirements

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General Education

• 44 hours
• English
• Speech
• Humanities
• History
• Social Sciences
• Math Science

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CIS Major Requirements

• 36 hours
• Intro to Computers
• Programming Microcomputers
• Microcomputer Applications
• Advanced Microcomputer Applications
• COBOL

• Object-Oriented Programming
• Analysis Design
• Data Communications
• Database Management
• Application Software Development
• CIS 3000-4000 Elective

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Additional Requirements

• 24 hours
• Technical Writing
• Oral Communication
• Accounting
• Economics
• Statistics
• Management
• Marketing

• 20 hours
• 17 electives - hours of your choice
• 3 hours Math/Science

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Innovative Training

• Dedicated instructional server
• LAN lab
• World-wide web lab
• Internships with businesses

• Web development
• E-commerce
• Practical training with faculty
• Computer Network Security

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Dedicated Faculty Staff

• Division Head
• Six full-time faculty
• Four Adjunct faculty
• Administrative Assistant
• Two work studies

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Student Involvement

• CIS Club
• Our students are involved
• Christmas food drive
• Community coat drive
• Relay for Life
• Computer workshop for elementary students
• Intramural athletics

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Arkansas Programming Contest

• 2006 2nd 3rd place
• 2005 3rd place
• 2003 - 3rd place
• 2002 1st place
• 1996 1st place

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Student Loan Forgiveness The state is offering
the following for students majoring in CIS

• One year of student loans forgiven for each year
  of employment in Arkansas in the high-demand
  field
• The loan amount or up to 2,500 per year for a
  maximum of four years
• Contact the Department of Workforce Education at
  [phone] or visit the Departments web
  site
• http//www.work-ed.state.ar.us

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CIS Majors over the past 10 years
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CIS Major Graduates
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Computer Information Systems

• a major for the future