MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3844 Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2025 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 62-71 CIP Code: 11.0501	Primary College: Mesa Community College Initiating College: District Office Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: CG EM GC MC PC PV RS SC Field of Interest: Computer and Information Technology Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as: 15-1211.00 Computer Systems Analyst

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Programming and Systems Analysis program provides an in-depth exploration of different computer language and technical skills. The AAS includes, but is not limited to the following: operating systems, local area networks, business communication, team roles, and dynamics. Certificate of Completions (CCLs) in Programming and Systems Analysis Level I and Level II and iOS App Development are also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze business requirements using critical thinking skills. (CIS105, CIS133DA, CIS150++, CIS151, CIS159, CIS156, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166++, CIS225AB, CIS250, CIS251, CIS256, CIS259, CIS262++, CIS263AA, CIS265, GBS211, GBS151, CRE101, ECN211, ECN212, SBU200, CRE101, [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Use computer systems and networks in a responsible and ethical manner. (CIS105, CIS190, CIS225AB, CIS250, CNT140AB, GBS151, MST140++) 3. Design, develop and implement database solutions to effectively manage data. (CIS119DO, CIS276++) 4. Develop and implement well-structured computer programs that solve business problems. (CIS150++, CIS151, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS251, CIS259, CIS256, CIS262++, CIS263AA, CIS265, [MA]) 5. Utilize the software development lifecycle for application development. (CIS150++, CIS151, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166++, CIS225AB, CIS250, CIS251, CIS256, CIS259, CIS262++, CIS263AA, CIS265, [MA]) 6. Test and debug computer programs. (CIS150++, CIS151, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS251, CIS259, CIS256, CIS262++, CIS263AA, CIS265, [MA]) 7. Leverage the functions and architecture of an operating system to achieve business objectives. (CIS105, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS165++, CIS265, MST150++) 8. Communicate professionally in formal and informal situations to diverse audiences. (CIS133DA, CIS166++, CIS225AB, CIS250, CIS256, GBS211, CRE101, (COM), [FYC], [HU]) 9. Write effective documentation according to industry standards. (CIS133DA, CIS150++, CIS151, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166++, CIS225AB, CIS250, CIS251, CIS256, CIS259, CIS262++, CIS263AA, CIS265, CRE101, [FYC], [SG], [SQ]) 10. Collaborate effectively with diverse teams. (GBS151, SBU200, CRE101, (COM), [HU]) 11. Apply an understanding of characteristics and principles of business processes to software application development. (CIS133DA, CIS150++, CIS151, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166++, CIS224, CIS225AB, CIS250, CIS251, CIS256, CIS259, CIS262++, CIS263AA, CIS265, GBS151, CRE101, [MA]) 12. Design web-based applications using client-side and server-side scripting. (CIS133DA, CIS166++, CIS262++, CIS263AA) 13. Develop a project scope while considering factors such as customer requirements, project costs, return on investment, and internal/external business objectives. (CIS133DA, CIS150++, CIS151, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS224, CIS225AB, CIS250, CIS251, CIS256, CIS259, CIS262++, CIS263AA, CIS265, GBS151, GBS211, [MA])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Consultation with an Academic Advisor is recommended for course selection. Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.

Required Courses

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3

CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) OR
+ MST150++ Any Microsoft Windows course (3) 3

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

Students interested in pursuing an iOS Certificate of Completion (CCL) are recommended to take CIS150AB
+ CIS150 Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) 3

+ CIS166++ Any Web Scripting course(s) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) OR
+ MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) 3-4

+ CIS225AB Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Select a programming language from below that best aligns with academic and professional goals (2 courses for a total of 6 credits) in one of the following areas:

+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) AND
+ CIS256 Python Programming: Level II (3) OR

+ CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I (3) AND
+ CIS259 Visual Basic Programming II (3) OR

+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) AND
+ CIS262++ Any C Programming: Level II course (3) OR

+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) AND
+ CIS263AA Java Programming: Level II (3) OR

+ CIS165++ Any Mobile Application Development course (3) AND
+ CIS265 Advanced iOS Application Development (3) 6

Credits: 34-37

Restricted Electives
Students may not use courses from the Required Courses Area. CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3 + CIS151 Computer Game Development-Level I 3 + CIS156 Python Programming: Level I 3 + CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I 3 + CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course 3 + CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3 + CIS165++ Any Mobile Application Development course 3 + CIS251 Computer Game Development-Level II 3 + CIS256 Python Programming: Level II 3 + CIS259 Visual Basic Programming II 3 + CIS262++ Any C Programming: Level II course 3 + CIS263AA Java Programming: Level II 3 + CIS265 Advanced iOS Application Development 3 GBS211 Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues of the Internet Studies 3	Credits: 6

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Oral Communication area.

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR ECN212 Microeconomic Principles (3) OR SBU200 Society and Business (3) 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area. 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.