Computer Information Systems Major

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 32-34

Every Fort Lewis College student must complete both the Liberal Arts Core (LAC) and the requirements of a major.

Classes marked [LAC] count towards the Liberal Arts Core. Some of these classes can also count towards the requirements of a major. Taking these classes can satisfy both the LAC and major requirements and increase the number of free electives you get. Talk with your advisor to learn more.

See a full list of Liberal Arts Core courses here.

First-Year Launch Course	1 course	FLC 100 (Credits: 1)

Communication	2 courses	COMP 150 AND one CO2 course (Credits: 6)
		OR
		One CO2 course AND One CO3 course (Credits: 6)

Mathematics	1 course	One MA1 course (Credits: 3-4)

Arts & Humanities	2 courses	Two AH courses (Credits: 6)

History	1 course	One HI course (Credits: 3)

Social & Behavioral Sciences	1 course	One SS course (Credits: 3)

Additional AH/HI/SS	1 course	One additional AH or HI or SS course (Credits: 3)

Natural & Physical Sciences	2 courses	Two SC courses - one MUST include a lab (Credits: 7-8)

Major Requirements: Credits: 77-80

Required Courses (66 credits):

ACC 225 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Credits: 3
ACC 226 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BA 110 - Introduction to Business Decision Making Credits: 3
BA 254 - Business Statistics: Applications Credits: 3
BA 260 - Business Law and Ethics Credits: 3
BA 300 - Management Principles Credits: 3
BA 352 - Project Management Credits: 3
BA 353 - Operations Management Credits: 3
BA 380 - Principles of Finance Credits: 3
BA 495 - Strategic Management Capstone Credits: 3
CIS 120 - Software Development 1 Credits: 3
OR CE 122 - Introduction to C++ Programming Credits: 3
CIS 223 - Introduction to Information Systems Credits: 3
CIS 230 - Programming with Python Credits: 3
CIS 302 - Network Infrastructure Credits: 3
CIS 304 - Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
CIS 340 - Web Development 1 Credits: 3
CIS 352 - IT Security Credits: 3
CIS 360 - Web Development 2 Credits: 3
CIS 402 - Database Management Credits: 3
ECON 262 - Principles of Microeconomics [LAC-SS] Credits: 3
ECON 272 - Principles of Macroeconomics [LAC-SS] Credits: 3
MK 250 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Math Requirement (11-14 credits):

Complete the Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus Requirements below:

Algebra Requirement:

Complete either: MATH 113 or MATH 101 and MATH 112 or MATH 108 and MATH 109
MATH 113 - Algebra for Calculus [LAC-MA1] Credits: 3
OR
MATH 101 - SAI in College Algebra Credits: 1
MATH 112 - Algebra for Calculus with SAI [LAC-MA1] Credits: 3
OR
MATH 108 - Algebra for Calculus Part A Credits: 2
MATH 109 - Algebra for Calculus Part B [LAC-MA1] Credits: 4
Pre-Calculus and Calculus Requirement:

Complete both MATH 121 and MATH 221
MATH 121 - Pre-Calculus [LAC-MA1] Credits: 4
MATH 221 - Calculus I [LAC-MA1] Credits: 4

Free Electives - Credits: Variable

Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor, or teacher licensure.

Note: Students who complete the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 32–34 credits or meet a prerequisite or course requirement through transfer, examination, or prior learning will have additional free electives. Taking classes in the major requirements that have the [LAC] tag can grant additional free electives. Talk with your advisor to learn more.

Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36

Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement.

Course Information

Before registering for a course, make sure you are eligible. Ensure you meet all the prerequisite courses, minimum prerequisite grades, and the minimum class standing, if applicable. If you are not eligible for a course, you may be able to enroll with an override from the instructor. Contact your advisor or the instructor of the course if you would like assistance requesting an override.

Calculus-Track Math Courses

This major requires one or more of the following calculus-track math courses:

MATH 113 , MATH 121 , MATH 221 , and MATH 222 .

Students whose placement is CALC 121 or transfer in MATH 121 will have MATH 113 waived. Students whose placement is CALC 221 or transfer in MATH 221 will have MATH 113 and MATH 121 waived. Students who test into or transfer in MATH 222 will have MATH 113 , MATH 121 , and MATH 221 waived. Email gradcheck@fortlewis.edu for waiver to be processed on your degree audit.

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120

All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met.

Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, certificate, or minor.

A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.”