Computer and Information Sciences: Programmer (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/cis/
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The CIS Computer Programming degree is designed to provide students with skills in computer programming to enable graduates to gain employment as an entry-level programmer. Courses will emphasize skills on how to organize, code, and test computer programs for variety of applications.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students create a graphical user interface to be used with a computer application.
- Students develop and maintain a database application.
- Students distinguish between the different programming languages.
- Students implement and use a Unix client or server.
- Students use object oriented programming to develop a computer application.
- Students utilize various fundamental database structures.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Division/Department Requirements | ||
| CIS 103 | Computer Programming Logic | 3.5 |
| CIS 180 | Programming in C/C++ | 3.5 |
| CIS 181 | Python Programming | 3.5 |
| CIS 183 | Java Programming | 3.5 |
| CIS 207 | Database Design and SQL | 3.5 |
| or CIS 208A | Oracle SQL and PL/SQL | |
| CIS 214 | Unix and Linux Operating Systems | 3.5 |
| CIS 280X | Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | 3.5 |
| CIS 282 | Advanced Java Programming | 3.5 |
| CIS 292 | Data Structures | 3.0 |
| Select at least 6 units from the following: | 6.5-7.0 | |
| Web Page Development | ||
| HTML and CSS | ||
| JavaScript Programming | ||
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | ||
| ASP.Net Programming | ||
| Software Development with C# | ||
| Mobile Application Development | ||
| Total Units | 37.5-38 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ART DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above required courses, (2) Complete the General Education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.
Notes: CIS 103 Computer Programming Logic meets the A.S degree general education requirement for the communication and analytical thinking category.
Although many of these courses are transferable, this A.S. degree is nontransferable. Please see counselors or the respective department for additional alternatives.
See Cerritos College graduation requirements.