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2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Information Systems: IT Support (CISI-AS)

Location(s): Capital, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern Connecticut, Quinebaug Valley


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CT State Community College Catalog 2023-2024

  • New students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2023 will begin as students of Connecticut State Community College under this catalog. 
  • Continuing students from one of the 12 community colleges will be transitioned into a CT State program in this catalog as of the start of the Fall 2023 term.
  • The policies, courses and programs described are applicable as of the Fall 2023 term and may be updated as circumstances require.

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree program offers students a diverse technical curriculum that provides an understanding of many areas of information technology (IT). The program features a core of technical courses that cover topics such as database design, operating systems, and project management, and differentiated options that allow students to concentrate their learning in a particular area.

Students also have an opportunity to experience the workplace in an internship course, or via a simulated workplace capstone that allows them to work directly with employers or in a case study environment. They can leverage the skills acquired in this diverse program to prepare for employment, industry-recognized certification credentials or to pursue baccalaureate degrees.  The CIS program allows students to tailor their degree to their interests by offering a wide range of electives. Certificates are also provided as a guide to assist students in the selection of electives.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop the ability to analyze and design solutions through knowledge and comprehension of information systems concepts and skills.
  • Develop strategic and critical thinking skills through development of the ability to identify, gather, measure, summarize, verify, analyze, design, develop and test programs.
  • Develop the ability to identify and solve unstructured problems in unfamiliar settings and exercise judgment based on facts.
  • Develop mastery in communication by gaining proficiency in oral/written/electronic communication skills and the ability to explain systems development concepts and related technical issues to various stakeholders.
  • Develop leadership skills by learning to work collaboratively with a diverse team, including organization, control, and assessment of group-based work, and provide leadership when appropriate.
  • Develop the skills to apply current technology, analyze business problems, and design software and solve technical issues; apply word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, email, and collaborative software skills in a professional context.
  • Develop the skills to communicate using network technologies, access information via the internet, and understand information integrity and security issues.
  • Understand and respect the employer-employee relationship and appreciate the need to produce high quality work.
  • Demonstrate sufficient understanding of information technology for entry-level employment and advancement in the field.

IT Support Option

The IT Support option prepares students to troubleshoot technical problems, work within a business environment using oral and written communication skills effectively and apply software and hardware service and technical skills.

Learning outcomes:

  • To design and use problem solving techniques
  • Use oral and written communication to communicate with clients in a business environment
  • Implement customer service skills in the context of the IT department
  • Apply proper troubleshooting skills within a networking environment
  • Utilize technical skills in implementing software and hardware installations

Program Requirements


Computer Information System Program Core (24-26 credits)


Total Credits: 62-68


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