Youngstown State University - Computer Science & Information Systems

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Computer Science & Information Systems Department

Computer Information Systems

The Computer Science & Information Systems Department offers both Bachelor's and Associate's degree programs in Computer Information Systems.

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The Computer Science & Information Systems Department is part of YSU's College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

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339B Meshel Hall   
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH 44555
330-941-3134

Associate Degree Program:

The Computer Information Systems associate degree program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business or science problems. The graduate will be prepared for employment in positions involving direct use of microcomputers and mainframe computers for business or science administration and decision support applications.

In addition to completing all general University requirements, students wishing to receive the Associate in Applied Science degree must complete the following:

  • CSIS 1590, 2610, 3722, and 3723.
  • CIS 3741
  • Any CIS upper-division elective OR CSIS 2617
  • At least 6 additional semester hours of upper-division CIS elective courses.
  • ACCTG 2602 and 2603
  • ENGL 3743
  • PHIL 2619
  • MATH 1548
  • University General Education requirements in Essential Skills and one General Education course in each of the areas of Artistic and Literary Perspectives, Societies and Institutions, and Speech.

Curriculum Sheet Available Here This is an Adobe PDF document

Bachelor's Degree Program:

The Computer Information Systems professional will develop their ability to conceptualize, design, and implement high quality information systems based upon computer systems ranging from a simple single user system to complex, interactive, and multiuser distributed systems.

In addition to completing all general University requirements, students wishing to receive the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree must complete the following:

  • CSIS 1590, 2610, 3722, and 3723
  • CIS 3741 and CSIS 4840
  • Any upper division CIS elective OR CSIS 2617
  • At least 15 additional semester hours of upper-division CIS and CSIS courses not including CSCI 4885 or 4886. CIS or INFOT courses numbered 4800 and above may also be used as electives with advisor approval.
  • A minor of at least 18 semester hours.
  • ACCTG 2602 and 2603
  • MATH 1548 and 1549
  • ENGL 3743, PHIL 2619, and PHIL 2625
  • University General Education requirements in Essential Skills, Knowledge Domains, and Skill Intensive courses.

Curriculum Sheet Available Here This is an Adobe PDF document