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CIS: Microcomputer Applications A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
BUSTEC 126
Outlook: Basics or
1
CISA 126
Outlook: Basics
1
Req
BUSTEC 300.1
Keyboarding/Applications: Beginning
1
Req
CISA 305
Beginning Word Processing
2
Req
CISC 310
Introduction to Computer Information Science
3
Req
CISC 320
Operating Systems
1
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A
GE
any Area L7B (Life Development Skills) course
2
L7B

Semester 2

14 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
BUSTEC 127
Outlook: Tools or
1
CISA 127
Outlook: Tools
1
BUSTEC 126 or CISA 126
Req
CISA 315
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Req
CISA 316
Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets
2
CISA 315
Req
CISA 320
Introduction to Database Management
1
Req
CISC 306
Introduction to Web Page Creation
1
RE
CISC 350
Introduction to Data Communications
1
GE
any Area L4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) course
3
L4
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
CISA 306
Intermediate Word Processing
2
CISA 305
Req
CISA 322
Design and Development of Desktop Database Applications
3
CISA 320
Req
CISA 330
Desktop Publishing
2
Req
CISA 340
Presentation Graphics
2
RE
CISC 351
Introduction to Local Area Networks
1
GE
any Area L3 (Arts & Humanities) course
3
L3
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6

Semester 4

16 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
RE
CISA 160
Project Management Techniques and Software
3
Req
CISC 323
Linux Operating System
1
RE
CISP 350
Database Programming
3
L2
Req
CISP 370
Beginning Visual Basic
4
GE
any Area L1B (Oral Communication & Critical Thinking) course
3
L1B
Elec
any elective course
2

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Career path

Career Options:

  • Microsoft Office Suite Engineer
  • office technology instructor
  • information technology training specialist
  • project manager
  • human resources

Advising Notes:

  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.

Scheduling Notes:

  • CISA 315 is offered during the 1st 8 weeks and CISA 316 is offered during the 2nd 8 weeks, so they can be taken in the same semester.
  • CISA 306 and 322 is offered in the spring.

Other Notes:

  • At the end of the third semester students qualify for the CIS: Microcomputer Applications certificate.

Published April 12, 2025

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