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Information Systems Management
A.S. Degree (Transfer) An Option of Computer Science
Designed for students seeking to complete the first two years of a four-year
degree program in information systems management.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
MA 206 Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
EC 201 Principles of Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective
(GenEd course list) (Other than EC)
.
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Lab course) (GenEd course list) .
4
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3/4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CIS 106 Object Design & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
ACCT 101 Principles of Accounting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ACCT 102 Principles of Accounting II or
EC 202 Principles of Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 201 Computer Science I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 208 C++ Programming OR
CIS 225 Computer Programming Language (A, B, C, D ...) . . . . .
3
MA 201 Applied Calculus or
MA 210 Calculus I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Electives MA 202, CIS 111J, CIS 111L, CIS 111M, CIS 140, CIS 170, CIS 179,
CIS 180 OR any CIS 200-level course. Students should check
with their transfer school before selecting their electives. . . .
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Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
completing their Associate degree and who are looking for transfer
opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office
at 301.846.2471 or the program manager for Computer Science.
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Computer Science
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Cybersecurity Management
& Policy
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Information Systems
Management
Information Technology Option I:
Information Technology Specialist
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Designed to prepare students for immediate entry into computer-related
occupations and provide opportunities for individuals in the industry to
upgrade their skills.
The program consists of core requirements leading to an A.A.S. degree with
intrinsic flexibility in a variety of topics.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
(HS 102 Human Relations recommended) . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) (PH 208 recommended) . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3/4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CIS 106
Object Design & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
BU 281 Global Awareness in the Work Environment . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 111M PC Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 212 PC Repair & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 204 Computer Information Sciences Project or
INTR 103 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 179 Cybersecurity Fundamentals or
CIS 218 Information Security and Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Electives
(select from the following list)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Any CIS Course
CMM 111 Communication Graphics I (3)
CMM 112 Communication Graphics II (3)
CMM 114 Web Design (3)
EN 115 Technical Writing (3)
ID 225 Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Management (3)
MDA 109 Medical Terminology (3)
MDA 112 Medical/Administrative Office Applications (3)
MDA 220 Electronic Health Records (3)
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Students holding CompTIA A+ Certification may be awarded 6 credits (CIS 111M and
CIS 212). Students holding CompTIA Network+ Certification may be awarded 3 credits
(CIS 180). Students holding CompTIA Security+ Certification may be awarded 3 credits
(CIS 170). Students holding CCNA Certification may be awarded 12 credits (CIS 190,
CIS191, CIS 192, and CIS 193).