What are the differences between the two CIS degrees?
A.A.S. – Computer Programmer (62 credits) — This A.A.S. is specifically designed for the student who wants to become a computer programmer as well as students who are planning on transferring to a 4-year institution. Computer programmers write instructions in one of many programming languages to tell the computer exactly what to do. A.A.S. – Computers and Information Systems (62 credits) — This A.A.S. is designed to give a student a broad base of computer knowledge in the various computer areas: programming, networking, operating systems, web, software applications, technical writing, computer hardware; the student can emphasize one specific area with electives.
