Computer Information Systems - Associate of Applied Science

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

(60-61 credits)

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and V; student do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements.17-18
Area I: Communications
Composition I 14
Area II: Mathematics
Choose one from the following for three - four credits:
College Algebra 13
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 14
Introduction to Statistics 13
Applications of Calculus I 13
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 14
Area III: Laboratory Sciences
Modern Computing in Practice 14
Area V: Humanities
Choose one from the following for three credits:
Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking 13
Introduction to Ethics
General Education Elective
Professional and Technical Communication Honors 43
Major Requirements
CTEC 120IT Infrastructure Support I3
or CTEC 127 Introduction to Internet of Things
or OECS 185 PC Maintenance and Repair I
CTEC 140Introduction to Database Design3
or OECS 220 Database Application and Design
CTEC 145Introduction to Database Management3
or OECS 235 Structured Query Language (SQL)
CTEC 152JAVA Programming3
or OECS 195 Java Programming I
or C S 152 Java Programming
CTEC 156Python Programming3
CTEC 158Visual Basic Programming3
or CTEC 150 Mobile Application Programming
or OECS 145 Mobile Application Development
CTEC 180Introduction to Networking4
or OECS 261 Introduction to Networks
CTEC 290Network Security3
or CTEC 285 Connecting Networks
or OECS 269 Network Security
CSEC 280Introduction to Cyber Defense3
or CSEC 285 Introduction to Managing Information Security
At least 15 credits of courses with the following prefixes 215
BCIS, C S, CTEC, CSEC, E T, ICT or OECS
Total Credits60-61
1

Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

2

Note the total required credits must equal at least 60 credits.

(60-61 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
ENGL 1110G Composition I 4
CTEC 180
Introduction to Networking
or Introduction to Networks
4
CTEC 120
IT Infrastructure Support I
or Introduction to Internet of Things
or PC Maintenance and Repair I
3
CTEC 140
Introduction to Database Design
or Database Application and Design
3
Elective 1 3
 Credits17
Spring
ENGL 2210G Professional and Technical Communication Honors 3
Choose one from the following: 3-4
College Algebra
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
Introduction to Statistics
Applications of Calculus I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
CTEC 145
Introduction to Database Management
or Structured Query Language (SQL)
3
CTEC 158
Visual Basic Programming
or Mobile Application Programming
or Mobile Application Development
3
Elective 1 3
 Credits15-16
Second Year
Fall
C S 171G Modern Computing in Practice 4
CTEC 290
Network Security
or Connecting Networks
or Network Security
3
CTEC 152
JAVA Programming
or Java Programming I
or Java Programming
3
CTEC 156 Python Programming 3
Elective Course 3
 Credits16
Spring
PHIL 1120G
Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking
or Introduction to Ethics
3
CSEC 280
Introduction to Cyber Defense
or Introduction to Managing Information Security
3
Elective 1 6
 Credits12
 Total Credits60-61
1

Approved Elective with prefix of BCIS, C S, CTEC, E T, ICT, or OECS