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Information Processing A.S. Degree - Cal-GETC GE

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 GE Area
Maj
CISC 310
Introduction to Computer Information Science
3
Maj
CISC 320
Operating Systems
1
Maj
CISA 340
Presentation Graphics
2
GE
Arts
3
Cal-GETC Area 3A
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A
Elec
INDIS 313 ** / HCD 310
Elective
3

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


**First-time college students who would like to participate in First-Year Experience (FYE) should take INDIS 313. All other students can take HCD 310 or speak with a counselor regarding their choices.

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
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
*Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
3
Cal-GETC Area 2
GE
Critical Thinking and Composition
3
Cal-GETC Area 1B

+ 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 


*Choose one of the recommended courses under your STEM placements except MATH 386. MATH 386 is not approved for Cal-GETC. (Check your eServices account.) Meet with a counselor for recommended Math options for Information Processing majors.

Second Year

Semester 3

14-16.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISC 305 +
Introduction to the Internet
1
ME
CISC 351 / CISN 340
Introduction to Local Area Networks
1-3.5
GE
Humanities
3
Cal-GETC Area 3B
GE
Physical Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GE
Oral Communication
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C
GE
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
Cal-GETC Area 4

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

Semester 4

15-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
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
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
GE
Biological Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5B
GE
**Associate Lab Component
1
Cal-GETC Area 5C

*Cal-GETC Area 4 requires 2 courses from different disciplines. Select a course from Cal-GETC Area 4 from a different discipline than the previously completed Cal-GETC Area 4 course.


**Cal-GETC Area 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in 5A or 5B.

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 the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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: Myra (Sheley) Little - LittleM@scc.losrios.edu

Published March 20, 2026

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