Program Manager: James Hatch
Email: jhatch@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.624.2769
Program Description
Trains graduates with the necessary software development skills to plan, analyze, design, validate, implement, deploy, and manage software systems. This program covers system development life cycle, object oriented programming, mobile app development, C++, C#, Java, Python, R, SAS, and database management systems. The program is designed to prepare graduates with a career as a programmer, software architect, software developer, software engineer, or systems analyst.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Statistics | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CMIS 106 | Object Design and Programming | 3 |
| CMIS 119 | Statistical Analysis System (SAS) | 3 |
| CMIS 201 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CMIS 203 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| CMIS 208 | C++ Programming | 3 |
| CMIS 225C | Computer Programming Language: Mobile Applet Programming | 3 |
| CMIS 226 | Game Scripting | 3 |
| CMIS 227 | Game Programming | 4 |
| CMIS 230 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CMIS 256 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select six credits of the following: | 6 | |
Any CMIS or BMGT or MATH courses | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: 1 | 3 | |
| Statistics | ||
| CMIS 106 | Object Design and Programming | 3 |
| CMIS 119 | Statistical Analysis System (SAS) | 3 |
| Any CMIS or BMGT or MATH course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| CMIS 226 | Game Scripting | 3 |
| CMIS 201 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CMIS 208 | C++ Programming | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3-4 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| CMIS 203 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| CMIS 256 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| CMIS 230 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1,3 | |
| CMIS 225C | Computer Programming Language: Mobile Applet Programming | 3 |
| CMIS 227 | Game Programming | 4 |
| Any CMIS or BMGT or MATH course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.