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Computer Information Systems - Software Engineering Option (CIS.SWE.AAS)

Data Science Focus Area

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will apply knowledge, concepts, paradigms, or theories to the assigned task.
  • Students will use critical thinking to understand and apply the basics of data structures.
  • Students will use critical thinking to apply various computer languages for writing computer programs.
  • Students will use critical thinking to develop web systems.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CIS 1440 Front-End Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) 4
ENG 1510 Composition I 3
  or ENG 1510E Composition I Enhanced 3
  or ENG 1510S Composition I with Support 6
LIB 1100 Information Research Methods 2
MAT 1580 Statistics 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 1 - Winter

Courses   Credits
CIS 1440 JavaScript Programming for Websites 4
CIS 1500 Introduction to Programming (Java) 4
CIS 1512 Principles of Software Engineering 3
PHI 1710 Introduction to Informal Logic 3
  or PHI 2710 Introduction to Formal Logic 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 1 - Summer

Courses   Credits
CIS 2151      Object-Oriented Programming (Java) 4
GEN ED Social Science 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CIS 2111 Systems Analysis and Design (UML) 4
CIS 2353          Data Structures 4
MAT 11501 Intermediate Algebra 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  12

Milestone: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter 

Courses    Credits
COM 1290     Interpersonal Communication 3
CIS 2252 Object-Oriented Programming (C++) 4
CIS 2454 Web System Development (PHP, Java) 4
CIS 2818 Mobile App Development (Android) 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  15
TOTAL CREDITS  62

Notes:
1 or higher-level MAT course (except MAT 1525, MAT 2530, or MAT 2540) is required, but taking MAT 1580 Statistics will allow students to complete CIS.DSC.CT and it is a required pre-req for CIS 2541