Pre-Computer Information Systems, A.A. (General Transfer)

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work from the General Education course list.  Course work must be selected as directed in the areas below and should be selected based on your transfer requirements (see “Program Elective Courses” section for courses that may also satisfy GRCC General Education Requirements).

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Elective Courses

Select a minimum of three (3) courses from the following. Courses should be selected based on your identified program or major at the 4-year transfer institution that you plan to attend—therefore, you may be able to select more than the minimum of courses required for this section. For assistance, please see a GRCC advisor or faculty member, in addition to viewing the “Transfer Notes” section below. Some courses listed below may also satisfy GRCC General Education Requirements.

• CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 103 - Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Office Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 116 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 117 - Java Programming I Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 120 - Introduction to Graphic Software/ Photoshop and Illustrator Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 123 - Computer Science I Credit Hours: 4
• CIS 125 - Visual Basic Programming Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 127 - C++ Programming I Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 129 - C# Programming I Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 148 - HTML Essentials Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 149 - Web Design I Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 156 - Microsoft Excel Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 171 - Database Design and Development Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 178 - Principles of Info Security Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 217 - Java Programming II Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 223 - Computer Science II Credit Hours: 4
• CIS 224 - Introduction to Systems Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 225 - Visual Basic Programming II Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 227 - C++ Programming II Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 229 - C# Programming II Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 234 - Microsoft Windows Server Administration I Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 241 - Web Application Programming I Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 247 - Web Application Programming II Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 249 - Web Design II Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 265 - Computer Servicing I / A+ Hardware Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 266 - Computer Servicing II / A+ Software Credit Hours: 3
• CIS 274 - Application Development and Security for Mobile Devices Credit Hours: 3
• COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• BA 204 - Electronic Commerce Credit Hours: 3
• BA 207 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
• BA 241 - Introduction to Project Management Credit Hours: 3
• BA 256 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 4
• BA 257 - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hours: 4
• BA 270 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
• BA 283 - Business Management Credit Hours: 3
• EC 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• EC 252 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• EN 249 - Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
• MA 127 - Finite Mathematics with Applications Credit Hours: 4
• MA 129 - Survey of Calculus Credit Hours: 5
• MA 133 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 5
• MA 245 - Discrete Mathematical Structures Credit Hours: 4
• MA 215 - Statistics Credit Hours: 4

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• BA 254 - Introduction to Statistics with Applied Models Credit Hours: 3

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• PY 281 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 4

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• If Transferring to Grand Valley State University, you should select [CIS 100  and CIS 103 ], CIS 116 , [CIS 123  and CIS 223 ], [CIS 125  and CIS 225 ], [CIS 148  and CIS 241  and CIS 247 ], CIS 156 , CIS 224 , [CIS 265  and CIS 266 ], BA 207 , BA 256 , BA 257 , BA 270 , BA 283 , COM 131 , EN 249 , MA 129 , [MA 215  or PY 281 ].

   

  If Transferring to Ferris State University, you should select CIS 116 , CIS 117 , CIS 148 , CIS 171 , CIS 178 , CIS 217 , CIS 247 , CIS 274 , BA 207 , BA 256 , BA 257 , BA 270 , BA 283 , COM 131 , EC 252 , [MA 215  or BA 254  or PY 281 ].  

                                           

  If Transferring to Western Michigan University, you should select CIS 100 , BA 270 , COM 131 .             

                                 

  If Transferring to Aquinas College, you should select CIS 103 , CIS 116 , CIS 117 , CIS 120 , CIS 129 , CIS 217 , CIS 224 , CIS 229 , CIS 234 , [MA 215  or BA 254  or PY 281 ].   

   

  If Transferring to Davenport University, you should select CIS 116 , CIS 117 , CIS 120 , CIS 127 , CIS 129 , CIS 148 , CIS 149 , CIS 171 , CIS 178 , CIS 217 , CIS 227 , CIS 229 , CIS 241 , CIS 247 , CIS 249 , CIS 274 , BA 204 , BA 241 , BA 256 , BA 283 , COM 131 , EN 249 , [MA 127  or MA 133 ], [MA 215  or BA 254  or PY 281 ].

Open Elective Courses

In addition to the above coursework, you may need to take other GRCC courses to complete your degree. Courses not taken in the “Program Elective Courses” section may be selected here. For maximum transferability, all courses should be selected based on your identified program or major at the 4-year transfer institution that you plan to attend. The number of elective credit hours that you will need to complete this Pre-Major will depend on the number of credit hours that remain in order for you to reach the 60 credits needed to graduate. For assistance in developing an academic plan, please see a GRCC advisor or faculty member.

Total Credit Hours

60

Transfer Notes

Select the elective courses for this program based on the course requirements of the Computer Information Systems program at the 4-year institution you plan to transfer to.

Essential Abilities/Technical Standards

The Grand Rapids Community College Computer Information Systems department has specified essential abilities and technical standards critical to the success of students in any academic program within the Computer Information Systems department. Students must demonstrate these essential abilities to succeed in their program of study. Qualified applicants are expected to meet all admission criteria, and matriculating students are expected to meet all progression criteria. Both are expected to meet the essential abilities and technical standards described below, with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Essential judgment skills to include: ability to identify, assess, and situations for the purpose of problem solving in the field of Computer Information Systems, and coming to appropriate conclusions and/or course of actions. Essential judgment skills include:
   1. Ability to utilize a set of software applications appropriate for the task
   2. Develop practical solutions to technological problems
   3. Deploy those solutions and provide for their maintenance and administration
      
      
2. Essential physical/neurological functions to include: Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological and physical functions include, but are not limited to: observation, listening, understanding relationships, writing, and psychomotor abilities consistent with course and program expectations. This includes:
   1. Ability to effectively integrate research methods, appropriate theory, mathematics, and computational technology to analyze and solve problems encountered in the development of technological solutions
      
      
3. Essential communication skills to include: ability to communicate effectively with fellow students and faculty. Skills include verbal, written, and nonverbal abilities as well as information technology skills consistent with effective communication. Specific examples include:
   1. Ability to effectively elicit requirements for a problem requiring the use of computer technology to solve, and the written and oral communication of results to technical and non-technical colleagues and clients.
      
      
4. Essential emotional coping skills: ability to manage potential stressors that accompany tasks necessary to safely engage in the practice of Computer Information Systems work determined by professional standards of practice. Essential emotional coping skills include the ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
   
   
5. Essential intellectual/conceptual skills to include: ability to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information in order to be productive and competent in the Computer Information Systems field. This includes:
   
   a. Ability to effectively integrate research methods, appropriate theory, mathematics, and computational technology to analyze and solve problems encountered in the development of technological solutions.
   
   b. Ability to assimilate new methodologies and advances in computer technology in an ever-evolving discipline.
   
   
6. Other essential behavioral attributes: ability to engage in activities relevant to the Computer Information Systems field without demonstrated behaviors of addiction to, abuse of, or dependence on, alcohol or other drugs that may impair behavior or judgment. The student must demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student in the Computer Information Systems department and as a developing professional in the field of Computer Information Systems consistent with accepted standards of practice. Finally, the student must be able to integrate the ethical standards of the profession and their professional knowledge and skills to contribute to society.

Grand Rapids Community College strives to be more than ADA compliant. We strive to be accessible and welcoming to all students of all abilities. After reviewing the Essential Abilities/Technical Standards for this program; your responsibilities as a student entail determining if you can complete all associated coursework either:

1. With Accommodation. I am otherwise qualified to meet the same academic standards as any other student entering the program. However, based on a medically documented condition or diagnosis, I would qualify for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990). I will meet with Disability Support Services on campus to arrange those accommodations in an interactive process with the department of Computer Information Systems.
   
   
2. Without Accommodation. I am able to complete the program without need for reasonable accommodation or modification. In the event my medical documentation reveals otherwise or a condition manifests that would necessitate an accommodation; it is my responsibility to inform a responsible authority figure within the department of Computer Information Systems and work with Disability Support Services to see if a reasonable accommodation or modification can be made.

If you have a medically documented condition or diagnosis, please contact the Computer Information Systems office, or contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at disability@grcc.edu or by phone at 616.234.4140 to arrange accommodations through our interactive process.