Computer Studies and Information Processing, General Information Processing - Associate in Science
Stem
CMGD
Knight Campus, Warwick only
The General Information Processing concentration prepares students for careers in information technology.
Note: Students must earn a grade of at least C in all computer course requirements and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| or ENGL 2100 | Technical Writing | |
| Select one of the following COMM Electives: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Voice and Articulation | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Math Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 6 | |
| Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 1420 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 1 |
| COMI 1430 | Introduction to Database Software | 1 |
| COMI 1450 | WINDOWS Operating System | 3 |
| COMI 2015 | Introduction to Microsoft Project | 1 |
| COMP 1230 | Systems Analysis and Design 2 | 4 |
| Programming Language Elective | 3 | |
| Electives 3 | 20 | |
| Subtotal | 39 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Any three credits of MATH (Business Mathematics (MATH 1005) or above). See this page. |
| 2 | Computer Studies Department recommends Systems Analysis and Design (COMP 1230) in your final semester. |
| 3 | Take 20 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP OR take one course from ACCT, BUSN, LAWS and the remaining 17 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP. See Course Descriptions. |
Suggested Electives for Security Emphasis
Network Security Software Fundamentals (COMI 2020), Introduction to Computer Forensics (COMI 2035), Introduction to Computer Ethics (COMI 2036), Introduction to Cybersecurity (COMI 2037) and take 8 additional credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMI 1420 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 1 |
| COMI 1430 | Introduction to Database Software | 1 |
| COMI 2015 | Introduction to Microsoft Project | 1 |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 2100 |
Composition I or Technical Writing |
3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Math Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 1450 | WINDOWS Operating System | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Voice and Articulation | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Programming Language Elective | 3 | |
| Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMP 1230 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| Electives 1 | 11 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Take 20 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP OR take one course from ACCT, BUSN, LAWS and the remaining 17 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP. See Course Descriptions. |
Transfer
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information, you can also visit ritransfers.org with resources on course and program transfer to Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island, or visit CCRI's Transfer Articulation page for information on articulation agreements with colleges and universities throughout New England.