Computer Information Systems - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 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 1 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Choose one from the following for three - four credits: | ||
| College Algebra 1 | 3 | |
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 1 | 4 | |
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 | |
| Applications of Calculus I 1 | 3 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
| Modern Computing in Practice 1 | 4 | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
Choose one from the following for three credits: | ||
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking 1 | 3 | |
or PHIL 2110G | Introduction to Ethics | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication 4 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CTEC 120 | IT Infrastructure Support I | 3 |
| or CTEC 127 | Introduction to Internet of Things | |
| or OECS 185 | PC Maintenance and Repair I | |
| CTEC 140 | Introduction to Database Design | 3 |
| or OECS 220 | Database Application and Design | |
| CTEC 145 | Introduction to Database Management | 3 |
| or OECS 235 | Structured Query Language (SQL) | |
| CTEC 152 | JAVA Programming | 3 |
| or OECS 195 | Java Programming I | |
| or CSCI 1210 | Computer Programming Fundamentals | |
| CTEC 156 | Python Programming | 3 |
| CTEC 158 | Visual Basic Programming | 3 |
| or CTEC 150 | Mobile Application Programming | |
| or OECS 145 | Mobile Application Development | |
| CTEC 180 | Introduction to Networking | 4 |
| or OECS 261 | Introduction to Networks | |
| CTEC 290 | Network Security | 3 |
| or CTEC 285 | Connecting Networks | |
| or OECS 269 | Network Security | |
| CSEC 280 | Introduction to Cyber Defense | 3 |
| or CSEC 285 | Introduction to Managing Information Security | |
| At least 15 credits of courses with the following prefixes 2 | 15 | |
BCIS, CSCI, CTEC, CSEC, E T, ICT or OECS | ||
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| CTEC 180 or OECS 261 | 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 or OECS 220 | Introduction to Database Design or Database Application and Design | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication | 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 or OECS 235 | 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 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSCI 1115G | 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 Computer Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CTEC 156 | Python Programming | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHIL 1120G or PHIL 2110G | Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking or Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| CSEC 280 or CSEC 285 | Introduction to Cyber Defense or Introduction to Managing Information Security | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Approved Elective with prefix of BCIS, CSCI, CTEC, E T, ICT, or OECS