This major is designed for students who plan to apply their computing knowledge in scientific or engineering environments including software engineering. This major is also designed for students who plan to seek advanced degrees in computer science or a related discipline.

Computer Science, Computer Information Systems and Information Technology are demanding programs that require academic preparation, personal discipline and academic progression while demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency. All CIS students are subject to a uniform set of academic and proficiency requirements established to ensure that CIS graduates receive a quality education.