First Year (34 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
16 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 010 | ||
| HIST 1301 - US History I 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 060 | ||
| BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 1(Required for progression) | 4 | 030 | ||
| MATH 1414 - College Algebra STEM 1(Required for progression) | 4 | 020 |
Spring Semester
16 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 010 | ||
| HIST 1302 - US History II 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 060 | ||
| BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 1(Required for progression) | 4 | 030 | ||
| MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 1(Required for progression) | 4 | 020 |
Summer Courses
16 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 070 | ||
| COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 070 |
Second Year (26 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 040 | ||
| ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 070 |
1st 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSC 1436 - Programming I 1(Required for progression) | 4 | - |
2nd 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSC 1437 - Programming II 1(Required for progression) | 4 | - |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 1(Required for progression) | 3 | 090 |
1st 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 1(Required for progression) | 3 | - | ||
| COSC 2436 - Programming III 1(Required for progression) | 4 | - |
2nd 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINE 1112 - Jogging/Walking/Fitness 1 OR KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness 1 OR General Studies Elective 1(Required for progression, choose one option) | 1 | - |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the Associate of Arts degree.
Some courses may not transfer to a university, but are highly recommended for all Associate of Arts in Computer Information Systems majors. If you have questions, please meet with an academic advisor.
Students in the TBI Program must complete this course sequence in order to meet the requirements for an AA in Computer Information Systems Degree.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the 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.
Important: AA CIS students interested in these degrees must work with academic advisor and/or CIS department chair to determine transferable course work.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Computer User Support Specialist: $35,669 (Associate Degree required)
- Computer Network Administration: $53,483 (Bachelor's Degree required)
- Computer System Analyst: $54,089 (Bachelor's Degree required)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/