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 120 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.

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)

_____	CIS	1193	PC Hardware/Software Maintenance	3 credit hours
_____	COMM	____	Communication*	3 credit hours
_____	ENGL	1013	Composition I (ACTS ENGL1013 Composition I)	3 credit hours
_____	MATH	1043	College Algebra (ACTS MATH1103 College Algebra)	3 credit hours
_____	____	____	Elective	3 credit hours
* Comm 2203 - Interpersonal Comm, COMM 1023 - Public Speaking (ACTS SPCH1003 Introduction to Oral Communication), or COMM 2283-Bus & Prof Speech

Freshman Year, 2nd Semester (16 hours)

_____	ENGL	1023	Composition II (ACTS ENGL1023 Composition II)	3 credit hours
_____	_____	____	Fine Arts *	3 credit hours
_____	_____	____	Social Sciences	3 credit hours
_____	_____	____	Science w/Lab**	4 credit hours
_____	_____	____	Elective***	3 credit hours
* ART 1053-Art Appreciation(ACTS ARTA-1003 Art Appreciation) or MUS 1113-Music Appreciation(ACTS-MUSC1003 Music Appreciation) Groups: 1) Earth Sci 2) Biology, 3) Chemistry 4) Physics (8 credit hours total from 2 different groups, Lab course must match classroom course) * Recommend CIS 2223 Microcomputer Applications(ACTS CPSI 1003 Introduction to Computers)

Sophomore Year, 1st Semester (16 hours)

_____	ACCT	2213	Principles of Financial Accounting(ACTS – ACCT2003 Principles of Accounting I)	3 credit hours
_____	CIS	2203	Programming Logic & Design	3 credit hours
_____	HIST	____	Social Sciences*	3 credit hours
_____	____	____	Science w/Lab**	4 credit hours
_____	____	____	Elective	3 credit hours
* Recommend PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology (ACTS-PSYC1103 General Psychology) ** Groups: 1) Earth Sci, 2) Biology, 3) Chemistry 4) Physics (8 credit hours total from 2 different groups, Lab course must match classroom course)

Sophomore Year, 2nd Semester (15 hours)

_____	ACCT	2223	Principles of Managerial Accounting(ACTS – ACCT2013 Principles of Accounting II)	3 credit hours
_____	CIS	3423	COBOL	3 credit hours
_____	ENGL	____	Humanities*	3 credit hours
_____	_____	____	U.S. History or Government**	3 credit hours
_____	_____	____	Elective	3 credit hours
* ENGL 2283-World Lit I(ACTS ENGL2113 World Literature I) or ENGL 2293- World Lit II(ACTS ENGL2123 World Literature II) ** Choose from HIST 2213-Amer Hist I(ACTS HIST2113 United States History I), HIST 2223-Amer Hist II(ACTS HIST2123 United States History II), or PSCI 2213-Amer Nat Gov(ACTS PLSC2003 American National Government)

Junior Year, 1st Semester (15 hours)

_____	CIS	3453	WWW Programming	3 credit hours
_____	CIS	3553	Advanced COBOL	3 credit hours
_____	ECON	2213	Principles of Microeconomics(ACTS ECON2203 Principles of Microeconomics)	3 credit hours
_____	GB	3043	Business Communications (ACTS BUS2013 Business Communications)	3 credit hours
_____	_____	____	Elective*	3 credit hours
* Recommend CIS 3103 Advanced Microcomputer App

Junior Year, 2nd Semester (15 hours)

_____	CIS	3443	Object-Oriented Programming	3 credit hours
_____	CIS		CIS Elective (3000-4000 level)	3 credit hours
_____	GB	2113	Business Statistics I(ACTS BUS2103 Business Statistics)	3 credit hours
_____	_____	____	Math or Natural Science (no lab)	3 credit hours
_____	_____	____	Elective	3 credit hours

Senior Year, 1st Semester (15 hours)

_____	CIS	3523	System Analysis & Design	3 credit hours
_____	CIS	4623	Database Management Systems	3 credit hours
_____	MGMT	____	Management Supportive Requirement*	3 credit hours
_____	MKT	3403	Principles of Marketing	3 credit hours
_____	______	____	Elective	3 credit hours
* MGMT 4613-Mgmt Info Sys or MGMT 3473-Prin Mgmt/Org Behav

Senior Year, 2nd Semester (13 Hours)

_____	CIS	4503	Data Communications & Networking	3 credit hours
_____	CIS	4634	Software Development Project	4 credit hours
_____	CIS	____	CIS Elective (3000-4000 level)	3 credit hours
_____	______	____	Elective	3 credit hours

Graduation Requirements
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
120 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

Minimum 2.00 grade point average in the major
BS Identity Requirements fulfilled
All General Education requirements fulfilled
At least 37 credit hours of major course work
At least 24 credit hours of supportive course work

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 Date	ID # if available
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Academic Unit Representative Signature Date	Official Advisor Signature Date	Unit Head Signature Date

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.

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