1. A Minor in Computer Information Systems
… a career for the future
revised 2015

2. 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

3. Job Opportunities Computer User Liaisons Programmers
Business and Systems Analysts
Computer Engineer
Data Base Administrator
Computer Support Specialist
Web Master
Assistant Network Manager

4. 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

5. Employer Expectations
Students should exhibit:
Listening skills
Communication skills
Team work ability
Problem solving abilities
New technology adaptability
Time management talents

6. 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 level excepting CIS 1013 Introduction to Computers, CIS 370V: CIS Practicum, and CIS 560V: Internship in CIS

7. Innovative Training Dedicated instructional server LAN lab
World-wide web lab
Web development
E-commerce
Computer Network Security

8. 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

9. Student Involvement CIS Club Our students are involved:
Christmas food drive
Community coat drive
Relay for Life
Computer workshop for elementary students
Intramural athletics

10. 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
rd place
2002 – 1st place

11. CIS Minor Graduates

12. A Minor in Computer Information Systems
… a career for the future