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
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.
Math Electives
Recommended Course Sequence
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| 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
|
Composition I ()
or Technical Writing |
3 |
|
3 |
| 1 |
3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| COMI 1150 |
Programming Concepts |
3 |
| COMI 1450 |
WINDOWS Operating System |
3 |
| COMM 1010 |
Communication Fundamentals |
3 |
| 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| 2 |
6 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| COMP 1230 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
4 |
| 2 |
11 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| | Total Hours | 60 |
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.
