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Computer Information Systems: AAS & Certificates
- Trinidad Campus & Valley Campus
A career in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is in high demand, offering opportunities such as Cybersecurity, Cloud Administration and Database Administration. The suite of Computer Information Systems (CIS) programs at TSC offers students the ability to begin working in the industry while pursuing a degree or certificate – in as little as one semester. This program is designed for those who are brand new to the IT industry, such as recent high school graduates, or for those who already have some experience and knowledge of the industry – and are looking to upskill or advance their career.
Trinidad State offers an AAS degree and several certificates, allowing students to pursue the credential or specialization that best meets their needs. All of the TSC programs offer at least one CompTia Certification preparation class, so students have quick options to begin working in the industry while completing a program.
The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems allows students to progress through a four-semester sequence, obtaining a common skill set (along with preparation for three CompTia Industry Credentials) during the first three semesters. During the fourth semester, students will choose an area of emphasis: Cybersecurity, Database Administration, or Cloud Administration.
NOTE: Courses in this color = CompTia Industry Credential Certification Prep
| 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 | |
| Option to 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 + (Certification 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 + (Certification Prep) |
3 | |
| 16 | |||
| SEMESTER FOUR | |||
| Electives - Choose based on Pathway Emphasis: Cybersecurity, 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 (Certification 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 | 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 industry credential in a single semester. We offer three certificates:
Cybersecurity, Cloud Administration, and Database Administration. In addition, we
offer a CompTia Test Prep certificate for those only seeking industry credentials.
Once completed, you can apply ALL classes in all Certificates towards your upskilled
AAS degree in CIS.
Skill Up, Stand Out, Get Hired ~ Win-Win!
NOTE: Courses in this color = CompTia Industry Credential Certification Prep
Required Courses - Cybersecurity Certificate| 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 + (Certification Prep) |
3 | |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals: Security + (Certification 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 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre/Co-Req | |
| CNG 1024 | Networking I: Network + (Certification Prep) |
3 | |
| CNG 1042 | Intro to Cloud computing | 3 | |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals: Security + (Certification 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 (A.I.) | 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 + (Certification Prep) |
3 | |
| CNG 1032 | Network Security Fundamentals: Security + (Certification Prep) |
3 | |
| CIS 1018 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 | |
| 16 |