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

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

Course		Credits
CIS 1440	Front-End Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript)	4
MAT 1150*	Intermediate Algebra	4
LIB 1100	Information Research Methods	2
ENG 1510	Composition I	3
or ENG 1510E	Composition I Enhanced	4
or ENG 1510S	Composition I with Support	6
	TOTAL CREDITS	13-16

Year 1 - Winter

Courses		Credits
CIS 1200	Intro. to Database Systems	4
CIS 1512	Principles of Software Engineering	3
CIS 2131	Python Programming	4
COM 1290	Interpersonal Communication	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	14

Year 1 - Summer

Courses		Credits
CIS 2252	C++ Programming	4
or CIS 2757	C# Programming
PHI 1710	Introduction to Informal Logic	3
or PHI 2710	Introduction to Formal Logic
	TOTAL CREDITS	7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses		Credits
CIS 2353	Data Structures	4
CIS 2454	Full Stack Web Development	4
PHI 1710	Introduction to Informal Logic	3
or PHI 2710	Introduction to Formal Logic	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	11

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

Year 2 - Winter

Courses		Credits
CIS 2777	Introduction to Applied AI	4
CIS 2850	Introduction to Game Modeling Software	4
GenEd	Social Science	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	11

Year 2 - Summer

Courses		Credits
CIS 2859	Foundations of Game Software Development	4
CIS 2991	Software Engineering Capstone	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	7

TOTAL CREDITS	62-66

¹or higher-level MAT course (except MAT 1525, MAT 2530, or MAT 2540)