Information Systems: Programming in C++ (ASISPC)

Associate in Science

This associate degree program prepares students to transfer to complete a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a in Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems (CIS). Undergraduates and graduates of CIS programs are prepared to:

  • create and maintain information systems for organizations,
  • manage information systems projects, and
  • develop strategies for effective use of enterprise information resources.

Student who complete this program may choose to transfer to many four year colleges and universities including Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Michigan.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

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2024-2025 Academic Requirements

This program prepares students to transfer to complete a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Computer Information Systems. Undergraduates and graduates of CIS programs are prepared to create and maintain information systems for organizations, manage information systems projects, and develop strategies for effective use of enterprise information resources.

This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.

Eastern Michigan University, BBA degree and several BS degrees;
Madonna University BS degree.

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .

Students need an Academic Math Level of 4 to enroll in MTH 176.

Division
Business/Computer Technologies
Department
Computer Instruction Dept
Advisors
John Trame
Khaled Mansour
Sandro Tuccinardi
Raechel Espinoza
First Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
CIS 120   Linux/UNIX I: Fundamentals 3
CPS 171   Introduction to Programming with C++ 4
ENG 111   Composition I 4
Elective   MTH 176 or higher 4 credit math course 4
Total 15
Second Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
CPS 271   Object Features of C++ 4
Elective   Speech/Comp. Elective(s) 2 3
Elective   Nat. Sci. Elective(s) 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 1 3
Elective   Arts/Human. Elective(s) 1 3
Total 16
Third Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
CPS 272   Data Structures with C++ 4
CPS 276   Web Programming Using PHP and MySQL 4
Elective   Nat. Sci. Lab Elective(s) 3
Elective   Soc. Sci. Elective(s) 2 3
Total 14
Fourth Semester
Class Title Minimum Credits
CPS 298   Professional Team Programming 4
Elective   Arts/Human. Elective(s) 2 3
Elective   General Education and/or open elective(s) to reach a minimum of 30 General Education and 60 total credits.* 8
Total 15

Total Credits Required
60

Footnotes

*Possible CIS/CPS electives include: CIS 282, CPS 161, CPS 251, CPS 261, CPS 278

See an advisor to choose courses that meet the requirements of the program to which you are transferring.