Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems (AAS)
- Trinidad Campus & Valley Campus
A career in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is in high demand across industries, offering diverse opportunities such as cybersecurity, Cloud Administration and Database Administration . It provides highly competitive salaries, fosters innovation, and allows Trinidad State students to address real-world challenges, directly impacting business growth and global connectivity. CIS careers require continuous learning to stay current with evolving technology, making it a dynamic field that combines job security with the opportunity to drive societal and technological advancements.
| SEMESTER ONE | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Pre/Co-Req |
| ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 | English Comp I or Technical Writing | 3 | |
| MAT 1150 or MAT 1260 or MAT 1340 | Technical Math or Intro to Statistics or College Algebra | 3 | |
| CIS 1015 | Introduction to CIS | 3 | |
| CNG 1020 | A+ Certification Prep | 4 | |
| Can take an elective in this first semester if student knows which pathway they want. | 3 | ||
| Choose either CNG 1024 (Cyber), CIS 2040 (Database) , or CNG 1042 (Cloud) depending on pathway | |||
| 13-16 | |||
| SEMESTER TWO | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Pre/Co-Req |
| CIS 1018 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 | |
| CSC 1020 | Problem Solving with (Python) | 3 | |
| CNG 1024 | Networking I: Network + (Test Prep) | 3 | |
| CNG 1033 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 | |
| CNG 1036 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
| SEMESTER THREE | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre/Co-Req | |
| CIS 2023 | Linux | 3 | |
| DAT 1001 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 | |
| CNG 2012 | Configuring MS Windows Server | 4 | |
| CNG 2024 | MS Windows Wireless Network | 3 | |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals: Security + (Test Prep) | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| SEMESTER FOUR | |||
| Electives - Choose based on Pathway Emphasis: Cyber, Database Admin, or Cloud Admin | |||
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre/Co-Req | |
| Cyber Pathway | |||
| CNG 2056 | Vulnerability Assessment I | 3 | CNG 1032 |
| CNG 2057 | Network Defense/Countermeasures: Cyber Analyst (Test Prep) | 3 | CNG 2056 |
| CNG 2058 | Digital Forensics | 4 | CNG 1032 |
| CNG 2059 | Enterprise Security | 4 | CNG 1032 and 2056 |
| CNG 1080/CNG 2089 | Internship or Capstone | 2 | |
| 16 | |||
| Database Admin Pathway | |||
| CIS 2040 | Database Design and Development | 3 | |
| CIS 2046 | Oracle Database Admin 1 | 3 | CIS 2040 |
| DAT 2002 | Visualizing Data | 3 | |
| CNG 1031 | Principles of Information Assurance | 3 | |
| DAT 2025 | Intro to Machine Learning | 3 | |
| CNG 1080/CNG 2089 | Internship or Capstone | 1 | |
| 16 | |||
| Cloud Admin Pathway | |||
| CNG 1042 | Intro to Cloud computing (PCC uses Google Cloud Boost Lab) | 3 | |
| CNG 2040 | Virtual Environment Administrator | 3 | CNG 1042 |
| CNG 2042 | Cloud Computing | 3 | CNG 1042 |
| CNG 2043 | Cloud Security and Cyber Law | 3 | |
| CNG 1080/CNG 2089 | Internship or Capstone | 4 | |
| 16 | |||
At Trinidad State College, you have the unique ability to choose your pathway, giving
you a job-ready Certificate in a single semester. We have a total of THREE - one for
each pathway: Cybersecurity, Cloud Administration, Database Administration, plus one
for CompTia Test Prep as a value add. Once completed, you can apply ALL of those
classes towards your upskilled AAS degree in CIS (60-63 credit hours).
Skill Up, Stand Out, Get Hired ~ Win-Win!
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre/Co-Req | |
| CSC 1020 | Problem Solving with Java | 3 | |
| CNG 1020 | A+ Certification Prep | 4 | |
| CNG 1024 | Networking I: Network + (Test Prep) | 3 | |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals: Security + (Test Prep) | 3 | CNG 1024 |
| CNG 1033 | Firewalls/Network Security | 3 | |
| CNG 1036 | Guide to IT Disaster Recovery | 3 | CNG 1024 & CNG 1032 |
| CIS 2023 | Linux | 3 | |
| CNG 2024 | MS Windows Wireless Network | 3 | |
| CNG 2056 | Vulnerability Assessment I | 3 | CNG 1032 |
| 28 |
Pathways 
Required Courses - Computer Information Systems Cybersecurity Certificate
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre/Co-Req | |
| CNG 1024 | Networking I: Network + (Test Prep) | 3 | |
| CNG 1042 | Intro to Cloud computing (PCC uses Google Cloud Boost Lab) | 3 | |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals: Security + (Test Prep) | 3 | CNG 1024 |
| CNG 2012 | Configuring MS Windows Server | 4 | |
| CNG 2040 | Virtual Environment Administrator | 3 | CNG 1042 |
| CNG 2042 | Cloud Computing | 3 | CNG 1042 |
| 19 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre/Co-Req | |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics | 3 | |
| CIS 2040 | Database Design and Development | 3 | |
| CIS 2046 | Oracle Database Admin 1 | 4 | CIS 2040 or CIS 1045 |
| DAT 2002 | Visualizing Data | 3 | |
| CNG 1031 | Principles of Information Assurance | 3 | |
| DAT 2025 | Intro to Machine Learning | 3 | |
| 19 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre/Co-Req | |
| CIS 1015 | Introduction to CIS | 3 | |
| CNG 1020 | A+ Certification Prep | 4 | |
| CNG 1024 | Networking I: Network + (Test Prep) | 3 | |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals: Security + (Test Prep) | 3 | |
| CIS 1018 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 | |
| 16 |