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Information Processing A.S. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
60-65.5

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
CISC 310
Introduction to Computer Information Science
3
Maj
CISC 320
Operating Systems
1
Maj
CISA 340
Presentation Graphics
2
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
L7B
GE
Physical Education
1
L7A
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
L1A
Elec
***Elective
2

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area L7B, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
CISA 305 +
Beginning Word Processing
2
Maj
CISA 306 +
Intermediate Word Processing
2
Maj
CISA 315 +
Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Maj
CISA 316 +
Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets
2
Maj
CISA 323 +
Database Management using Microsoft Access
2
GE
MATH 300 *
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
L1B

*If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.


+ Prerequisite for CISA 305, CISA 315, CISA 323: CISC 300 or 310 with a grade of "C" or better 

+ Prerequisite for CISA 306: CISA 305 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for CISA 316: CISA 315 with a grade of "C" or better 

Second Year

Semester 3

14-16.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
CISC 305 +
Introduction to the Internet
1
ME
CISC 351 / CISN 340
Introduction to Local Area Networks
1-3.5
GE
Arts and Humanities
3
L3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
L5
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
3

+ Prerequisite for CISC 305: CISC 300, 310, or 320 with a grade of "C" or better


*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

15-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
CISC 360
Information & Communication Technology Essentials (A+)
4
ME
CISS 300 / 310
Introduction to Information Systems Security
1-3
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
L4
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
L6
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
1

*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records” to determine your Math and English placements.

Department Notes

  • Students are encouraged to contact the CIS faculty for course sequence adjustments.
  • Department contact: Karen Parks

ParksK@scc.losrios.edu

Published May 30, 2025

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