Computer Information Systems

PURSUE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN A CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT UW-STEVENS POINT

The Department of Computing and New Media Technologies provides unique opportunities through four options in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) major. Earn your B.S. or B.A. in Networking, your B.S. or B.A. in Application Development and Support, a Cybersecurity B.S. or the Security Studies B.A.

The CIS curriculum introduces students to concepts in programming, algorithms, databases, computer networking, web applications and systems analysis. Students learn to incorporate these into today’s networked world by designing and implementing production level software systems. Students develop valuable theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and practical experiences as part of their coursework using state of the art tools and technologies in the field.

TRACKS OF STUDY:
Range from minimum 55- 61 credits

• Application Development and Support
• Cybersecurity Option
• Networking Option
• Security Studies Option

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our students are widely successful in internship placements with area and out-of-state employers. A growing number of companies hire students during the summer and school year to give students more experience and attract students to permanent jobs after graduation. More than 85% of students are hired upon completing CIS internships. Beyond central Wisconsin, CIS alumni have found success in Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and Visa—and a variety of startups across the country.

The computer information systems program at UW-Stevens Point provides a rich academic training and practical experience in computing. We keep our students up to date with the most recent advances and trends by offering a rich set of electives that cover topics including mobile application development, parallel programming, game development, and front-end frameworks, just to name a few recent examples. As a CIS student, you will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, as well as software and services such as Azure Dev Tools for Teaching and Amazon AWS.

In our CIS program, students will get to know the faculty and academic staff well, thanks to courses that are in most cases capped at 24 seats. Students get the chance to work with faculty on undergraduate research and independent study on topics including game design machine learning, information security, and more. You will be exposed to foundational topics in computing from your first semester

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

Students are encouraged to talk to their faculty adviser about jobs available in our Skyward Internship Center, in the Science Building, and the Sentry Insurance Co-op program. We continue to promote and support employer-sponsored student internship programs in CNMT with various local businesses and non-profit organizations.

Join a group of like-minded students in the field. Student organization opportunities can be found on the Stevens Point Involvement Network (SPIN).

MEET OUR FACULTY

In the Computing and New Media Technologies, students will find a department fueled by knowledgeable and compassionate faculty and staff, dedicated to teaching, research, and community outreach.

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