Information Systems Major
Contact Information
Dr. Tom Pigg
731-424-3520 ext. 201
tpigg@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Some careers in the Information Systems field require a bachelor’s degree. Computer programmers may work in a variety of settings including offices and manufacturing firms. The Associate of Science in Information Systems is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of the bachelor’s degree in a community college setting. Students will gain critical thinking and analytical skills needed to succeed at a university. Because class sizes are small, students work closely with experienced faculty and have access to state-of-the-art computer labs.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range | Experienced Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programmer | $33,900 to $41,400 | $46,615 to $88,550 |
Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate’s degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That’s why we have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science Degree in Information Systems to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with information systems degrees include:
- Austin Peay State University
- East Tennessee State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Tennessee State University
- Tennessee Tech University
- The University of Memphis
Other universities in West Tennessee with information systems degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin, Lambuth University, and Union University. Students transferring to one of these universities may be required to take additional courses prior to becoming a junior.
Additional Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1720 Trigonometry
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus
MATH 1910 Calculus I
Major Required Courses
CIS 122 Integrated Software Applications
CIS 130 Program Design and Logic
CIS 200 C++
CIS 230 Visual Basic
Seven (7) Credits of Electives
The Associate of Science Information Systems Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 122 | Integrated Software Applications | 3 |
| CIS 130 | Program Design and Logic | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 230 | Visual Basic | 3 |
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 200 | C++ | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 4 | |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 13 |