Fullerton College is a National Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense
The Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have designated Fullerton College’s Cybersecurity program as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).

Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Computer Information Systems (CIS) studies the use of software, hardware, data, networks, and the Internet to design and develop information technology systems. CIS majors learn how to apply current computer technology to real-world business problems. Our programs provide interactive, hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology, innovative media, and virtual labs and simulations.  CIS offers an Associate in Science degree and certificates in Computer Information Systems, Office Technology, Programming, Networking, Cyber Security, Game Design and Web Design.

DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR

Carlos Ayon
Interim Dept. Coordinator

DEPARTMENT FACULTY

Anna Carlin
Networking and Cyber Security

Dale Craig
Networking and Game Design

Laura Melella
Web Design

Brian Roach
Networking and Cyber Security

Jane Troop
Computer Applications

Nancy Woolridge
Networking

Computer Information Systems Curriculum

CIS Curriculum Overview
CIS Course Details
CIS Projected Course Rotation

Note: CIS Projected Course Rotation Subject to Change

CIS Concentration Areas

Computer technician

Cyber Security

cis – gaming

networking

office applications

programming

web design

Degree and Certificate Information

Click here for additional Admissions and Records information including Graduation Applications. Check with Admissions and Records for those deadlines.

The following are the deadlines for BUS & CIS Division Certificate Applications. If you miss the current term’s deadline, your application will be processed the next term. Please note that all classes must be complete and grades posted before submitting the application:

Fall Completion Deadline January 1

Spring Completion Deadline June 1

Summer Completion Deadline September 1

If you have any questions, please email us at buscis@fullcoll.edu

Degree

Computer Information Systems Associate In Science Degree
Admissions and Records Degree Application
Petition to Substitute Degree and Graduation Requirements Admissions and Records

Certificate

Computer Information Systems Certificate

Certificate Application Form

Computer Information Systems Certificate Application
Petition to Substitute Certificate Requirements BUS & CIS Division

CIS Course Rotation

Note: Subject to Change

COURSETITLEDAYNIGHTSATONLINE
CIS 100Introduction to Personal ComputersXXX
CIS 103Computer KeyboardingX
CIS 104Presentation Graphics
CIS 106Beginning Spreadsheet (MS Excel)X
CIS 107Intro to Operating SystemsX
CIS 109Personal Computer SecurityX
CIS 111Intro to Information SystemsXX
CIS 120Project Management
CIS 130Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 142Database IX
CIS 153Business Web Graphics
CIS 154JavaScript Programming IX
CIS 160Intro to Cyber SecurityX
CIS 165Cyber Security and Networking X
CIS 166Cyber Security and Operating SystemsX
CIS 168Cyber Security Software Tools X
CIS 171Ethical Hacking
CIS 180Intro to Networking Concepts XX
CIS 181Computer Certification Preparation IX
CIS 182Computer Certification Preparation II
CIS 183Network Security Fundamentals
CIS 201Introduction to Python ProgrammingXX
CIS 217Visual Basic Programming I X
CIS 221Intro to C# ProgrammingX
CIS 222Computer Scripting
CIS 223Programming in C++X
CIS 226Java Programming IXX
CIS 228Java Programming IIX
CIS 230PHP and MySQL Programming
CIS 290Linux/Unix Operating SystemX
CIS 295Computer Information Systems Internship X
CISG 100Intro to Computer Game Design X
CISG 101Advanced Computer Game Design
CISG 110Intro to Prog for Computer GamesX
CISG 160C# for Game Programming
CISG 165C++ for Game ProgrammingX
CISG 170Java for Game Programming
CISG 182DirectX Graphics Programming
CISG 185Artificial Intelligigence in Game ProgX
CISG 190Prog Multi-User Online Games
COURSETITLEDAYNIGHTSATONLINE
CIS 100Introduction to Personal ComputersXXX
CIS 103Computer KeyboardingX
CIS 104Presentation Graphics
CIS 106Beginning Spreadsheet (MS Excel)X
CIS 107Intro to Operating Systems
CIS 109Personal Computer SecurityX
CIS 111Intro to Information SystemsXX
CIS 120Project Management X
CIS 130Systems Analysis and DesignX
CIS 142Database I
CIS 153Business Web Graphics
CIS 154JavaScript Programming IX
CIS 160Intro to Cyber SecurityX
CIS 165Cyber Security and Networking X
CIS 166Cyber Security and Operating SystemsX
CIS 168Cyber Security Software Tools
CIS 171Ethical HackingX
CIS 180Intro to Networking Concepts XX
CIS 181Computer Certification Preparation I
CIS 182Computer Certification Preparation II X
CIS 183Network Security FundamentalsX
CIS 201Introduction to Python ProgrammingXX
CIS 217Visual Basic Programming I X
CIS 221Intro to C# ProgrammingX
CIS 222Computer ScriptingX
CIS 223Programming in C++
CIS 226Java Programming IXX
CIS 228Java Programming IIX
CIS 230PHP and MySQL Programming
CIS 290Linux/Unix Operating SystemX
CIS 295Computer Information Systems Internship XX
CISG 100Intro to Computer Game Design XX
CISG 101Advanced Computer Game Design
CISG 110Intro to Prog for Computer GamesX
CISG 160C# for Game Programming X
CISG 165C++ for Game Programming
CISG 170Java for Game Programming
CISG 182DirectX Graphics Programming
CISG 185Artificial Intelligigence in Game ProgX
CISG 190Prog Multi-User Online Games
COURSETITLEDAYNIGHTSATONLINE
CIS 100Introduction to Personal ComputersX
CIS 103Computer Keyboarding
CIS 104Presentation GraphicsX
CIS 106Beginning Spreadsheet (MS Excel)
CIS 107Intro to Operating Systems
CIS 109Personal Computer Security
CIS 111Intro to Information SystemsX
CIS 120Project Management
CIS 130Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 142Database I
CIS 153Business Web GraphicsX
CIS 154JavaScript Programming I
CIS 160Intro to Cyber Security
CIS 165Cyber Security and Networking
CIS 166Cyber Security and Operating Systems
CIS 168Cyber Security Software Tools
CIS 171Ethical Hacking
CIS 180Intro to Networking Concepts
CIS 181Computer Certification Preparation IX
CIS 182Computer Certification Preparation II
CIS 183Network Security Fundamentals
CIS 201Introduction to Python ProgrammingX
CIS 217Visual Basic Programming I
CIS 221Intro to C# Programming
CIS 222Computer Scripting
CIS 223Programming in C++
CIS 226Java Programming I
CIS 228Java Programming II
CIS 230PHP and MySQL Programming
CIS 290Linux/Unix Operating System
CIS 295Computer Information Systems Internship X
CISG 100Intro to Computer Game Design
CISG 101Advanced Computer Game Design
CISG 110Intro to Prog for Computer Games
CISG 160C# for Game Programming
CISG 165C++ for Game Programming
CISG 170Java for Game Programming
CISG 182DirectX Graphics Programming
CISG 185Artificial Intelligigence in Game Prog
CISG 190Prog Multi-User Online Games