Eight Semester Program of Study
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems
To be eligible for graduation with a baccalaureate degree from the University
of Arkansas at Monticello, a student must file a Program of Study approved by her/his advisor
upon entering the University. The Program of Study must contain a minimum 124 semester hours
of unduplicated credit at the 1000-level or above, 40 of which must be upper level (3000-4000)
credit hours. Specific degree requirements are listed at the end of this Program of Study. The
Program of Study is for informational purposes only; it is the responsibility of the student to fulfill
all requirements for graduation. The Program of Study is subject to change as academic program
changes are needed to comply with Arkansas Department of Higher Education requirements.
NOTE: Some courses require prerequisite and/or co-requisite classes. Some courses may only be
offered during specific semesters. Contact the program unit head for specific information.
Students who score below the required minimum level on placement exams must take additional
credit hours as part of this University's developmental education program. See the current
academic catalog for more information. Courses that fulfill the General Education Requirements
are in italics. Courses that fulfill the major course work requirements are in bold. Courses that
fulfill supportive requirements are underlined.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems - The goal of the program in
Computer Information Systems is to advance the development of those intellectual, personal, and
professional attributes that prepare students to shape the complex computer software environment
of the future. Graduates are prepared to begin careers as computer programmers, rapidly
progress to systems analysis responsibilities, and ultimately to occupy positions in management of
information systems. Students augment their Computer Information Systems learning with
selected courses in business and communication. This comprehensive program allows graduates
to confidently advance in the complex business environment of the future. For more information
about this program, contact the UAM School of Computer Information Systems in the Babin
Business Center (BBC), Room 101, or call 870.460.1031. Students may also visit www.uamont.edu/cis/.
| Freshman Year, 1st Semester (15 hours) |
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| _____ | CIS | 2193 | PC Hardware/Software Maintenance | 3 credit
hours |
| _____ | ENGL | 1013 | Composition I | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | MATH | 1043 | College Algebra | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | SPCH | ____ | Speech Requirement*
| 3 credit hours |
| _____ | ____ | ____ | Social Science Requirement**
| 3 credit hours |
* SPCH 2203-Interpersonal Comm (preferred), SPCH 1023-Public
Speaking, or SPCH 2283-Bus & Prof Speech
** PSY 1013-Intro to Psych or SOC 2213-Intro to Soc |
|
| Freshman Year, 2nd Semester (16 hours) |
|---|
| _____ | CIS | 2223 | Microcmptr Apps | 3 credit
hours |
| _____ | ENGL | 1023 | Composition II | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | _____ | ____ | Fine Arts requirement* |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | HIST | ____ | Humanities cluster** | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | _____ | ____ | Science Course & Lab***
| 4 credit hours |
* ART 1053-Art Appreciation or MUS 1113-Music Appreciation
** Matched Set: ENGL 2283-Survey of Lit I & HIST 1013-Survey of Civ I or
ENGL 2293-Survey of Lit II & HIST 1023-Survey of Civ II
*** Groups: 1) Earth Sci or Astron, 2) Biology, or 3) Chemistry or Physics (8 credit
hours total from 2 different groups, Lab course must match classroom course) |
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| Sophomore Year, 1st Semester (16 hours) |
|---|
| _____ | ACCT | 2213 |
Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 credit
hours |
| _____ | CIS | 2203 | Programming
Microcmptrs | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | CIS | 3103 | Adv Microcmptr Apps |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | ENGL | ____ | Humanities Cluster* | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | ____ | ____ | Science Course & Lab** | 4 credit hours |
* Matched Set: ENGL 2283-Survey of Lit I & HIST 1013-Survey of Civ
I or
ENGL 2293-Survey of Lit II & HIST 1023-Survey of Civ II
** Groups: 1) Earth Sci or Astron, 2) Biology, 3) Chemistry or Physics (8 credit
hours total from 2 different groups, Lab course must match classroom course) |
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| Sophomore Year, 2nd Semester (15 hours) |
|---|
| _____ | ACCT | 2223
| Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3
credit hours |
| _____ | CIS | 3443 | Obj-Oriented Prog Lang |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | ECON | 2213 | Prin of
Microeconomics* | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | _____ | ____ | Math/Science Elective**
| 3 credit hours |
| _____ | _____ | ____ | U.S. History or Gov
Requirement*** | 3 credit hours |
* Meets Social Science elective & Supportive Requirement
** Choose from Astr, Biol, Chem, Earth Sci, Math, or Physics
*** Choose from HIST 2213-Amer Hist I, HIST 2223-Amer Hist II, or PSCI
2213-Amer Nat Gov |
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| Junior Year, 1st Semester (15 hours) |
|---|
| _____ | CIS | 3423 | COBOL | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | CIS | 3453 | WWW Programming
| 3 credit hours |
| _____ | ENGL | 3253 | Technical Writing *
| 3 credit hours |
| _____ | _____ | ____ | Elective |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | _____ | ____ | Elective |
3 credit hours |
| * Meets Humanities elective & Supportive Requirement |
|
| Junior Year, 2nd Semester (17 hours) |
|---|
| _____ | CIS | 3523 | Struc Sys Anal & Design | 3 credit
hours |
| _____ | CIS | 3553 | Adv COBOL |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | GB | 3713 | Business Statistics |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | SPCH | ____ | Speech Supportive
Requirement* | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | _____ | ____ | Elective |
2 credit hours |
| _____ | _____ | ____ | Elective |
3 credit hours |
| * SPCH 3483-Comm in Small Groups or SPCH 3533-Comm in
Organizations |
|
| Senior Year, 1st Semester (15 hours) |
|---|
| _____ | CIS | 4623 | Database Mgmt Sys | 3 credit
hours |
| _____ | MKT | 3403 | Prin Marketing | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | MGMT | ____ | Management Supportive
Requirement* | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | ______ | ____ | Elective |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | ______ | ____ | Elective | 3
credit hours |
| * MGMT 4613-Mgmt Info Sys or MGMT 3473-Prin Mgmt/Org
Behav |
|
| Senior Year, 2nd Semester (15 Hours) |
|---|
| _____ | CIS | 4503 | Business Data Comm | 3 credit
hours |
| _____ | CIS | 4633 | App Software Dev Proj |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | CIS | ____ | CIS Elective (3000-4000
level) | 3 credit hours |
| _____ | ______ | ____ | Elective |
3 credit hours |
| _____ | ______ | ____ | Elective |
3 credit hours |
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| Graduation Requirements |
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| In addition to successfully completing all course work, the University of
Arkansas at
Monticello requires students to meet the following criteria to be considered for a baccalaureate
degree: |
- Degree Audit between 70-90 credit hours
- 124 credit hours at the 1000-level or above
- 40 credit hours at the 3000-4000 level
- 24 credit hours completed at UAM after senior status
- 30 credit hours completed at UAM
- Minimum 2.00 overall grade point average
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- Minimum 2.00 grade point average in the major
- BS Identity Requirements fulfilled
- All General Education requirements fulfilled
- At least 36 credit hours of major course work
- At least 24 credit hours of supportive course work
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My signature below indicates that I (student) agree that it is my responsibility to meet all UAM
requirements to be eligible for a baccalaureate degree. This document serves only as a guide to
help the student fulfill specific degree requirements. My advisor will offer guidance as I (student)
need or request it. This University reserves the right to substitute other courses. Failure to follow
the recommended Program of Study releases the University of Arkansas at Monticello of all
contractual and legal obligations.
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| Student Printed Name and Date of Birth
| Student Signature
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| ID # if available |
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| Academic Unit Representative Signature
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| Official Advisor Signature
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| Unit Head Signature
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Please forward the original copy of this Program of Study to the registrar's office by October
15th for fall term, March 15th for Spring Term.
