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Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

Area I-Core Component

ACC 100Accounting I
BUS 100Introduction to Business
CIS 106+Introduction to Information Technology
CIS 110Computer Programming Design
COM 101Effective Communication Skills
ENG 115English Composition
MAT 104Algebra with Applications
Total Credit Hours:31.5

Area II-Major Core Component

CIS 111Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
CIS 175+Introduction to Networking
CIS 255+Operating Systems
CIS 210Systems Analysis and Development
CIS 324Computer Ethics
CIS 331System Modeling Theory
Total Credit Hours:27.0

Area II-Concentration Component

Students must choose one of the Area II Concentration Components listed to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

Total Credit Hours:31.5

Area III-General Education Component

COM 201The Power of Effective Speaking
ENG 215Research and Writing
ENG 316Technical Writing (Required for IT or IS)
HIS 104American History to 1865
OR
HIS 105American History after 1865
OR
POL 110U.S. Government
HUM 111World Cultures I
OR
HUM 112World Cultures II
MAT 300Statistics
PHI 210Critical Thinking
PSY 105Introduction to Psychology
OR
PSY 115Psychology of Success
SCI 110Introduction to Physical Science
OR
SCI 115Introduction to Biology
OR
SCI 200Environmental Science
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology
SOC 450Solutions to Global Issues
Total Credit Hours:49.5

Area IV-Elective Component

These courses are selected in consultation with the Campus Dean or Associate Campus Dean, or Success Coach; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (see "Minors").

Total Credit Hours:40.5

Minimum Total Quarter Hours Required for Graduation 180.0

Area II Concentration Requirements

Concentration in Internetworking Technology

CIS 337+Internetworking Basics
CIS 339Internetworking Design
CIS 411+Advanced Routing
CIS 413+Internetworking Switching
CIS 418Advanced Internetworking Design
CIS 436+Internetworking Troubleshooting
CIS 499Information Systems Capstone
Total Credit Hours:31.5

Concentration in Networking

CIS 312+Computer Architecture
CIS 332+Network Server Administration I
CIS 341Security Design in a Network Server Environment
CIS 401+Network Server Administration II
CIS 408Network Infrastructure Planning
CIS 409+Network Services Infrastructure
CIS 499Information Systems Capstone
Total Credit Hours:31.5

Concentration in Programming

CIS 242C++ Programming I
CIS 267Visual Basic Programming
CIS 326Object-Oriented Programming I
CIS 328C++ Programming II
CIS 406JAVA Programming I
CIS 407JAVA Programming II
CIS 499Information Systems Capstone
Total Credit Hours:31.5

Concentration in Web Development

CIS 267Visual Basic Programming
CIS 307Web Page Development I
CIS 309Web Page Development II
CIS 340Web Design
CIS 424+Database Administration I
CIS 440Advanced Web Design
CIS 499Information Systems Capstone
Total Credit Hours:31.5

All courses are 4.5 quarter hour credits.

Total Credit Hours: 180

+Course and certification availability subject to change. Some courses may require pre-requisites first be satisfied through completion of the course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact your Campus Dean, Associate Campus Dean, Dean of Advising, or Success Coach for additional information.