Computer Information Systems

A.A.S. Degree

The computer helps people do their jobs more effectively and efficiently. Behind the scenes of every organization are dedicated men and women who develop computer systems to perform needed functions. The CIS program will prepare you for a career in many areas of the computer field including network support, computer programming, database design, web site design or user support.

The CIS program features coursework in several programming languages, systems analysis, network design, database design, and software applications. Additional business classes provide the necessary background in how computers are used in the workplace.

Computer information processing is among the fastest growing fields in business, industry, government, and education. The number of entry-level positions available in this field continues to exceed the number of qualified persons to fill them.

Career Opportunities
Transfer Options
Program Requirements
Program Chair / Faculty

Career Opportunities

Graduates have been placed in many firms including Borg-Warner Automotive, The CBORD Group, Inc., CFCU Community Credit Union, Cornell University, Emerson Power Transmission, Empire Vision Centers, Ithaca College, Marietta Corporation, Monarch Machine Tool Company, Pall Trinity Micro Corporation, and Precision Filters, Inc.

These graduates are performing such tasks as network support, programming, web page design, database design, and user support.

Transfer Options

Although the computer information systems A.A.S. degree is not designed primarily for transfer, students have continued their studies at four-year institutions, including:

Program Requirements

Program requirements by semester are detailed in the Degrees and Certificates (pdf, 1.6MB) section of the TC3 college catalog.

All sections of the current college catalog are available online.

Program Chair / Faculty

Marsha Powell

Program Chair
Professor (Computer Information Systems)

B.S., SUNY College at Cortland; M.S., SUNY College at Cortland; 2004 Chancellor's/Trustees' Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Tammy Smith

Associate Professor (Computer Information Systems)

A.S., Broome Community College; B.S., Binghamton University; M.S., Binghamton University.
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Sharon Wavle

Program Chair
Associate Professor (Computer Information Systems/
Computer Science)

B.A., SUNY College at Geneseo; M.S., Syracuse University.
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Ken Whitener

Assistant Professor (Computer Science)

B.A., Georgia State University; M.S., American Intercontinental University.
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