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Information Processing A.S. Degree - Local 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:
2026-27
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
INDIS 313 * / HCD 310
Life Development Skills
3
SCC Local Area L7B
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / 488 H+ / ESLW 340 +
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
SCC Local Area L1A
GE
Arts and Humanities
3
SCC Local Area L3

*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.


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

+Prerequisite for ENGL 488: ESL 325 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process

+Prerequisite for ESLW 340: ESL 325 with a grade of "C" or better; or, for students not previously enrolled in ESL writing courses within the Los Rios district, placement through the Los Rios assessment process

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
SCC Local Area L2
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
SCC Local Area L1B

+Prerequisite for CISA 305 and 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. (Check your eServices account.) Meet with a counselor for recommended Math options for Information Processing majors.

Second Year

Semester 3

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
CISC 305 +
Introduction to the Internet
1
GE
Physical Education
1
SCC Local Area L7A
GE
Natural Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L5
Maj
CISC 360 *
Information & Communication Technology Essentials (A+)
4
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
2

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


*CISC 360 is typically only offered during the fall semester.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

Semester 4

15-19.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
CISC 351 / CISN 340
Major Elective
1-3.5
ME
CISS 300 / 310
Major Elective
1-3
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L4
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
SCC Local Area L6
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
1

*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

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 degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; and Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA. Students also have an option of completing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) instead of the local general education pattern.

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 the general education 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 August 12, 2026

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