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 Associates Degree in Information Systems . . .

  The Associate of Arts degree program in Information Systems has been developed in response to a growing need for qualified personnel in the field of information systems. Thus, the course offerings are intended for those with a specific interest in practical business applications. Information Systems is aimed at improving the  qualifications of students seeking employment in many phases of business computing. The program offers a base upon which to build a more sophisticated data processing education in preparation for middle management positions.

   The Information Systems program requires 64 credit hours or the equivalent of two years of full- time study. This program is also attractive to those individuals already employed and who wish to take advantage of the right course offerings on a part-time basis.

   The Associate of Arts degree in Information Systems requires 64 semester credit hours.

Curriculum for . . .
Associates Degree in Information Systems . . .

Advisors
for the
Information
Systems
Degree

George Kontos.
George Kontos
Email George
270.780.2588
309 South Campus

Aaron Peters.
Aaron Peters
Email Aaron
270.780.2545
301 South Campus

Information Systems Courses. . .
BT 110C     Basic Accounting I
3 hours
BT 180C/CSCI 145C Intro to Computer Systems
3 hours
INS 181C Computer Programming I
3 hours
INS 182C Computer Operating Systems
3 hours
INS 270C Electronic Spreadsheets
3 hours
INS 272C Database Management
3 hours
INS 275C Web and Media Design
3 hours
INS 281C Computer Programming II
3 hours
INS 288C Network Administration
3 hours
INS 290C Internship - Information Systems
3 hours
BT 256C    Supervisory Management 
3 hours
Business Electives (Advisor Approved)
9 hours
Subtotal      
39 hours
 
General Education Requirements . . .
Category A
ENGL 100C Freshman English 
3 hours
SPCH 161C Business and Professional Speaking  
3 hours
Category B Humanities
3 hours
Category C
ECO 150C Economics
3 hours
Category D
Math 116C College Algebra
3 hours
Any two areas Categories A, B, C, D, or E 
6 hours
Electives NOTE: elective may include Freshman Seminar. Students who will be transferring to WKU to pursue a Business Degree are encouraged to take ACCT 200C & 201C & ECON 206C.
3 or 4 hours
Total Hours in the Program
64 hours
 
Traditional Student Plan
Semester 1
ENGL 100C Intro. to College Writing

3 Hours

MA 116C College Algebra 3 Hours
ECON 150C Intro. to Economics 3 Hours
BT 180C/CSCI 145C

Intro to Computer Systems

3 Hours
Subtotal 12 Hours
 
Semester 2
SPCH 161C Business & Professional Speaking 3 Hours
BT 110C Basic Accounting 3 Hours
INS 181C Computer Programming I 3 Hours
INS 270C Electronic Spreadsheets 3 Hours
Gen. Ed. Elective Category B 3 Hours
Business Elective 3 Hours
Subtotal 18 Hours
 
Semester 3
INS 182C Computer Operating Systems 3 Hours
INS 281C Computer Programming II 3 Hours
BT 256C Supervisory Management 3 Hours
General Education Elective 3 Hours
General Elective 3 Hours
Subtotal 15 Hours
 
Semester 4
INS 275C Web & Media Design 3 Hours
INS 272C Database Management 3 Hours
INS 288C Network Administration 3 Hours
INS 290C Internship Information Systems 3 Hours
Business Elective 3 Hours
General Education Elective 3 Hours
Subtotal 18 Hours
Total 64 Hours
 
Non-Traditional Student Plan
Semester 1
ENGL 100C Intro.College Writing Night

3 Hours

MA 116C College Algebra Night 3 Hours
ECON 150C Intro.Economics Night 3 Hours
BT 180C/CSCI 145C

Intro.Computer Systems

Night/Web 3 Hours
Subtotal 12 Hours
 
Semester 2
SPCH 161C Bus.& Pro. Speaking Night 3 Hours
BT 110C Basic Accounting Night 3 Hours
INS 181C Comp. Programming I Night 3 Hours
INS 270C Elect. Spreadsheets Night/Web 3 Hours
Gen. Ed. Elective Category B Night 3 Hours
Business Elective   3 Hours
Subtotal 18 Hours
 
Semester 3
INS 182C Comp.Op. Systems Night 3 Hours
INS 281C Comp. Programming II Night 3 Hours
BT 256C Sup. Management Night 3 Hours
General Education Elective Night 3 Hours
General Elective Night 3 Hours
Subtotal 15 Hours
 
Semester 4
INS 275C Web & Media Design Night 3 Hours
INS 272C DB Management Night 3 Hours
INS 288C Network Admin. Night 3 Hours
INS 290C Internship-INS Night 3 Hours
Business Elective Night 3 Hours
General Education Elective   3 Hours
Subtotal 18 Hours
Total 64 Hours
   
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