Computer Information Systems: Career Associate

The Computer Information Systems degree provides students with the essential knowledge and skills in computer software, hardware, and network communication needed for entry into the computer technology job market. Students are able to focus their studies by choosing one of three options: Support Specialist, which concentrates on technical support with software, hardware, and security; Database Analyst, which emphasizes database management and administration, and; Business Intelligence Application Developer, which focuses on application development and data analysis in a business environment. Graduates of all options apply their cumulative knowledge and skills through a capstone experience, which results in the completion of an individual electronic portfolio. The complete program is available at the Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses. Some of the required courses are available at the Gettysburg, Lebanon and York campuses, as well as through Virtual Learning.

Graduates may obtain entry-level positions within many different businesses, government agencies, computer consulting firms, health care, and educational institutions.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 102 English Composition II  (or)  3 
  ENGL 106 Business Writing  (or)  (3)
  ENGL 104 Technical Writing  (3)
COMM 101 Effective Speaking  (or)  3 
   COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication  (3)
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
BUSI 101 Introduction to Business  3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Information Systems  3
CNT 120 Network Communication Technology I   3

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations