A Minor in Computer Information Systems … a career for the future revised 2015
Student Learning Outcomes A student who graduates from the School 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. Knowledge of communication skills
Job Opportunities Computer User Liaisons Programmers Business and Systems Analysts Computer Engineer Data Base Administrator Computer Support Specialist Web Master Assistant Network Manager
Employers Our students are employed by the following employers throughout the region Potlatch Georgia Pacific Price Lumber Co. Commercial Bank CNA Health Partners Entergy Sprint Drew Memorial Hospital Datatronics Tulane University FIS Global ACXIOM Wal-Mart Century Tel ArkSys Dillards UAMS JRMC Hewlett Packard Area School Districts
Employer Expectations Students should exhibit: Listening skills Communication skills Team work ability Problem solving abilities New technology adaptability Time management talents
Coursework Required Completion of the minor requirements will require a minimum of three (3) semesters Minor Requirements (18 credit hours) CIS 1193 PC Hardware and Software Maintenance CIS 2203 Programming Microcomputers Choose one: CIS 3423 COBOL or CIS 3443 Object-Oriented Programming CIS 3243 Introduction to Java Programming CIS 3433 Intro to C# Programming CIS 3453 World Wide Web Programming Nine (9) additional elective hours of computer information Systems courses for which prerequisites have been met, six (6) of which must be at the 3000-4000 level excepting CIS 1013 Introduction to Computers, CIS 370V: CIS Practicum, and CIS 560V: Internship in CIS
Innovative Training Dedicated instructional server LAN lab World-wide web lab Web development E-commerce Computer Network Security
Dedicated Faculty & Staff Administrative Support: Kathryn Jacobs Back row: Chair Brian Hairston, Lynn Harris, Ked Donham, and Jean Hendrix Front row: Terri Cossey, Lori Selby, and Angela Marsh
Student Involvement CIS Club Our students are involved: Christmas food drive Community coat drive Relay for Life Computer workshop for elementary students Intramural athletics
Arkansas Programming Contest 2015 – 1st & 2nd place 2014 – 1st & 3rd place 2012 – 1st & 2nd place 2011 – 1st & 2nd place 2010 – 1st & 2nd place 2009 – 1st & 2nd place 2008 – 1st place 2006 – 2nd & 3rd place 2005 – 3rd place 2003 - 3rd place 2002 – 1st place
CIS Minor Graduates
A Minor in Computer Information Systems … a career for the future