First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 040 | ||
| MATH 1314 - College Algebra (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | 020 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any SPCH course in the Component Area Option Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 010 | ||
| COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | 090 |
Spring Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 010 | ||
| COSC 1436 - Programming Fundamentals I 1(Required for progression) | 4 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 090 | ||
| COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II 1(Required for progression) | 4 | - |
Summer Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY) 1(Offered continuously, Required for progression) | 3 | 060 | ||
| HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 060 |
Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSC 2436 - Programming Fundamentals III | 3 | - | ||
| ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 030 | ||
| Any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 050 |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 | ||
| ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 080 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | 070 | ||
| ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics (FY)(Offered continuously) | 3 | - |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 030 |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA Computer Information Systems degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university 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 semester.
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
- BS/BA in Networking
- Software Engineering
- Technology Management
Important: AA CIS students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor and/or CIS department chair to determine transferable coursework.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Computer User Support Specialist: $36,655 (Associate Degree required)
- Computer Network Administrator: $53,930 (Bachelor's Degree required)
- Computer System Analyst: $55,980 (Bachelor's Degree required)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/