2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
    Jun 13, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Computer Information Systems - Associate of Arts


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First Year Fall Semester


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 12


First Year Spring Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 12


First Year Summer


Total Hours: 6


Second Year Fall Semester


Second Year Spring Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 12


Second Year Summer


  • Choose any course in the Creative Arts Core 3 credits (050)
  • Choose any course in the Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core 3 Credits (040)

Total Hours: 6


Total Graduation Hours: 60


1 Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA Computer Information Systems degree.

2 Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer univeristy and for university specific transfer classes.

FY= Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring

010 - 090 = Core Curriculum Numbering System

Transfer Outlook

AA Computer Information Systems (CIS) can lead to university transfer for BBA in Information/Management Systems or BS/BA in Networking, Software Engineering, or Technology Management. AA CIS students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with academic advisor and/or CIS department chair to determine transferrable course work. 

Career Outlook

Computer User Support Specialist - $36,655* w/Associate Degree

Computer Network Administrator - $53,930* w/Bachelor’s Degree

Computer System  Analyst - $55,980* w/Bachelor’s Degree

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas - https://texaswages.com/
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