BSAS in Computer Information Systems

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a BSAS in Computer Information Systems. Highlighted courses must be completed in the semester listed in order for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) 4
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 PHLT 1568 Healthy Lifestyles (SPA) 3
CMST 1545 Communication Foundations 3 General Education Arts and Humanities course 3
PHYS 1501/1501L Fundamentals of Physics 1 and lab (NS) 5 PSYC 1560 General Psychology (SS) 3
Total hours completed: 27 hours
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
CSIS 1590 Survey of Comp Science and Information Systems 3 CIS 3741 Business Programming Project 4
CSIS 2610 Programming and Problem-Solving 4 CIS or CSIS upper-division elective 3
MATH 1552 Applied Mathematics for Management 4 ENGL 3743 Professional and Technical Communication 3
PHIL 2619 Introduction to Logic 3 ACCTG 2603 Managerial Accounting 3
ACCTG 2602 Financial Accounting 3 Course in Minor 3
Total 17 Total 16
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
CSIS 3722 Development of Databases 3 CIS or CSIS upper-division elective 3
CSIS 3723 Networking Concepts and Administration 3 General Education Arts and Humanities course 3
CIS or CSIS upper-division electives 6 General Education Social and Personal Awareness course 3
General Education Social Science course 3 Courses in Minor 6
Course in Minor 3    
Total 18 Total 15
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
CIS or CSIS electives upper division 9 CIS 4840 Business System Analysis and Design 4
Course in Minor 3 Courses in Minor 6
General Education – elective 3 Electives 6
Total 15 Total 16