Computer Information Systems
Why PCC?
The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security designated PCC a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education in 2017. This designation ensures that you are getting the best instruction available and offers your future employers the assurance that you are well qualified in the rapidly growing CIS industry.
PCC offers multiple degree options. Earn your associate degree on campus or pursue one of our fully online degrees. You can even get a bachelor’s degree in Secure Software Development right here at PCC.
Do you want to focus on a shorter course to boost your skills? Register for for one of our certificate or mini-certificate programs in areas such as cyber defense, forensic computing, programming and networking
Our CIS full-time faculty members have extensive industry experience. Part-time instructors often hold current positions in the information technology industry.
Our CIS courses are typically taught with hands-on activities in our state-of-the-art computer labs.
What will I learn?
The CIS program teaches you basic networking, programming and database technologies, as well as technical aspects of the internet and data communications.
PCC’s Associate of General Studies degree with an emphasis in Computer Information Systems prepares you to transfer to a four-year school as a junior to complete a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems. Please check with your chosen university to make sure your courses will transfer.
Degree & Certificate Offerings in Computer Information Systems:
Computer Information Systems, AGS (with Transfer Articulation Agreement)
Award/Program Credits
60
Computer Science, (General AS degree with focus of study)
Award/Program Credits
60
Cyber Defense Certificate
Award/Program Credits
28
Forensic Computing Certificate
Award/Program Credits
23
Information Assurance Certificate
Award/Program Credits
19
IT Industry Certification Preparation CER
Award/Program Credits
16
IT Systems Administration AAS
Award/Program Credits
60
MS Office Applications Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
6
Networking Cyber Security, AAS
Award/Program Credits
60
Networking Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
13
Programming Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
11
Secure Software Development BAS
Award/Program Credits
120
Security Mini-Certificate
Award/Program Credits
15
Software Development and Security AAS
Award/Program Credits
60
Software Development Certificate
Award/Program Credits
28
SQL Coding Certificate (6 Credits)
Award/Program Credits
6