Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Opportunities at Lake Superior College

All programs are offered completely online as well as on-campus.

Computer and Web Programming: Options include:

• 72-credit Computer and Web Programming Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
• 57-credit Computer and Web Programming Diploma
• 30-credit Computer and Web Programming Certificate

Choose a program depending on the level of skill you would like to accomplish. All programs build the skills necessary to develop and maintain effective web sites, Windows and mobile applications.

Network Administration and Cybersecurity: The Network Administration and Cybersecurity degree combines both networking and systems administration fundamentals, with a focus on defensive strategies to securing systems. Students completing this degree and related certificate(s) can apply for jobs as: Computer User Support, Systems Analyst, Network/Systems Administrator, Information Security Analysts, Network/Systems Support, and Computer Network Support Specialists. In addition, students can sit for the following industry certifications:

• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA Security+

Options include:

• 72-credit Network Administration and Cybersecurity A.A.S.
• 58-credit Network Administration and Cybersecurity Diploma
• 30-credit Network Administration and Security Certificate

Visit cyberseek.org for information on cybersecurity employment growth across the country.

Business and Technology A.S.: This 60-credit Associate in Science degree program prepares students for study in information technology. This degree is intended as a transfer degree to prepare students for continued studies at a baccalaureate institution.

Computer Technology A.S.: This 60-credit Associate in Science degree program prepares students for study in the fields of information and computer technology. Students will receive a certificate in Computer and Web Programming or Network Administration and Security.

Cyber Security Certificate: This 18-credit certificate is designed for students with prior computer or networking experience to learn security concepts to harden operating systems. The program will help prepare students for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification. This program also transfers into LSC’s Cyber Defense certificate and the Network Administration and Cybersecurity diploma and AAS degrees.

Cyber Defense Certificate: This 30-credit certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in computer and networking security. The program will help prepare students for the following certifications: CompTIA Net+, CompTIA Security+ and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). This program also transfers into LSC’s Network Administration and Cybersecurity diploma and AAS degrees.

PC Support Technician Certificate: This 21-credit certificate program teaches students how to support hardware and operating systems for desktop and laptop computers and printers.