2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

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Arkansas-Monticello
Computer Information Systems
79
Division of Computer
Information Systems
LOCATION: Babin Business Center
CAMPUS TELEPHONE: (870) 460-1031
FAX: (870) 460-1831
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3467,
Monticello, AR 71656
E-MAIL: cis@uamont.edu
HOME PAGE: http://www.uamont.edu/~cis/
Faculty/Mission
Associate Professors Hendrix, Marsh, and
Selby; Assistant Professor Roiger (Chair); and
Instructor Hopkins.
The mission of the Division of Computer
Information Systems is to support the mission
of the University of Arkansas-Monticello by
focusing on the undergraduate educational
needs of Computer Information Systems
students in southeast Arkansas and the region.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer
Information Systems is designed to prepare
students to assume dynamic roles as analysts
and designers who will provide the professional
insight required for building the information
systems of the future.
The goal of the program in Computer
Information Systems is to advance the
development of those intellectual, personal, and
professional attributes that prepare students to
shape the complex computer software environment
of the future. Graduates are prepared to
begin careers as computer programmers, rapidly
progress to systems analysis responsibilities, and
ultimately move to positions in management of
information systems. Students augment their
Computer Information Systems learning with
selected courses in business and communication.
This comprehensive program allows
graduates to confidently advance in the complex
business environment of the future.
The Division of Computer Information
Systems offers a Bachelor of Science degree with
a major in Computer Information Systems. A
minor in Computer Information Systems is also
available.
The major program is comprehensive,
requiring a minimum of 57 credit hours of
course work in Computer Information Systems
and approved courses in business, English, and
oral communication.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in
Computer Information Systems
The Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer Information Systems requires 124
hours, which includes the University’s General
Education program, the University’s Bachelor of
Science mathematics and/or science requirements,
major requirements, and supportive
requirements. The number of elective hours
will depend on the General Education and
Bachelor of Science mathematics and/or science
required courses selected.
A total of 40 semester hours must be
earned in courses numbered at the 3000-4000
level. ACCT 2213 and ECON 2213 must be
taken prior to or concurrently with any junior
or senior business course.
NOTE: Since keyboarding skills are
needed to efficiently operate computers, any
student lacking these skills should enroll in G B