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ComputerInformationSystems

Start working in tech in as little as one semester. Earn industry certifications and a degree while building real skills in Cybersecurity, Cloud Administration, and Database Administration.

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AAS & Certificates Available

Program Cost

Tuition rates are identical at Trinidad and Valley campuses. Fees vary slightly by campus and credit load — see the full schedule for exact per-term totals. Estimates do not include books, supplies, or room and board. Rates are for 2025–2026 and subject to change.
In-State Resident
$175/cr hr
$291/cr hr minus the $116 Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend. Must be a Colorado resident to qualify.
WUE Student
$288/cr hr
Western Undergraduate Exchange rate for students from AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY & US Pacific territories. Visit WUE website
Out-of-State
$292/cr hr
Standard non-resident rate. COF stipend does not apply. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available.

Degrees & Certificates

Whether you want a full degree or a fast credential, every TSC CIS program earns you CompTia industry certifications — and every certificate stacks toward the AAS degree.

Full Degree

AAS Degree

4 semesters · Choose your specialization

Build a broad skill set over four semesters, then choose your emphasis: Cybersecurity, Cloud Administration, or Database Administration.

CompTia A+Network+Security+

Cybersecurity Certificate

1–2 semesters · Job-ready fast

Prepare for the hottest jobs in Colorado and beyond. Learn to protect networks, detect threats, and respond to incidents.

CompTia Security+

Cloud Admin Certificate

1–2 semesters · High demand

Everything is moving to the cloud. Build the skills to deploy, manage, and secure cloud infrastructure for any industry.

CompTia Network+Security+

Database Admin Certificate

1–2 semesters · Learn A.I. & Oracle

Learn AI, Oracle, and Data Visualization — skills every organization needs to make sense of the data they're sitting on.

No CompTia req.

Where You Can Study

This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.

MainTrinidad, CO 81082
Trinidad Campus
Address: 600 Prospect StPhone: (719) 846-5011
ValleyAlamosa, CO 81101
Valley Campus
Address: 1011 Main StPhone: (719) 589-7000

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems

Four semesters from start to degree. Click any semester to see the full course list.

1

Semester One

Foundation — begin earning your A+ certification

13–16credit hours
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Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
ENG 1021 or ENG 1031 English Comp I or Technical Writing 3
MAT 1150 or MAT 1260 or MAT 1340 Technical Math or Intro to Statistics or College Algebra 3
CIS 1015 Introduction to CIS 3
CNG 1020 A+ Certification Prep
CompTia A+
 4
Elective* Optional pathway elective (if pathway is known) 3
* Choose either CNG 1024 (Cyber), CIS 2040 (Database), or CNG 1042 (Cloud) depending on your pathway.
2

Semester Two

Networking, Python, and security fundamentals

15credit hours
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Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
CIS 1018 Introduction to PC Applications 3
CSC 1020 Problem Solving with (Python) 3
CNG 1024 Networking I: Network+ (Certification Prep)
CompTia Network+
 3
CNG 1033 Firewalls/Network Security 3
CNG 1036 Guide to IT Disaster Recovery 3
3

Semester Three

Linux, Windows Server, data science, and Security+

16credit hours
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Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
CIS 2023 Linux 3
DAT 1001 Introduction to Data Science 3
CNG 2012 Configuring MS Windows Server 4
CNG 2024 MS Windows Wireless Network 3
CNG 1032 Network Security Fundamentals: Security+ (Certification Prep)
CompTia Security+
 3
4

Semester Four

Choose your specialization — Cyber, Database, or Cloud

16credit hours
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▸ Cyber Pathway
Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
CNG 2056 Vulnerability Assessment I 3 CNG 1032
CNG 2057 Network Defense/Countermeasures: Cyber Analyst (Certification Prep)
Cyber Analyst Cert Prep
 3 CNG 2056
CNG 2058 Digital Forensics 4 CNG 1032
CNG 2059 Enterprise Security 4 CNG 1032 and 2056
CNG 1080 / CNG 2089 Internship or Capstone 2
▸ Database Admin Pathway
Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
CIS 2040 Database Design and Development 3
CIS 2046 Oracle Database Admin 1 3 CIS 2040
DAT 2002 Visualizing Data 3
CNG 1031 Principles of Information Assurance 3
DAT 2025 Intro to Machine Learning 3
CNG 1080 / CNG 2089 Internship or Capstone 1
▸ Cloud Admin Pathway
Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
CNG 1042 Intro to Cloud Computing 3
CNG 2040 Virtual Environment Administrator 3 CNG 1042
CNG 2042 Cloud Computing 3 CNG 1042
CNG 2043 Cloud Security and Cyber Law 3
CNG 1080 / CNG 2089 Internship or Capstone 4
All courses completed in any Certificate program count toward the AAS degree — you never lose credits by starting with a certificate.
CompTia Industry Credential Certification Prep course

Certificates

Each certificate is a standalone credential — and every credit counts toward your AAS degree if you choose to continue.

Cybersecurity Certificate

28 credit hours · A+, Network+, Security+ prep included

28credit hours
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Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
CSC 1020 Problem Solving with Java 3
CNG 1020 A+ Certification Prep
CompTia A+
 4
CNG 1024 Networking I: Network+ (Certification Prep)
CompTia Network+
 3
CNG 1032 Network Security Fundamentals: Security+ (Certification Prep)
CompTia Security+
 3 CNG 1024
CNG 1033 Firewalls/Network Security 3
CNG 1036 Guide to IT Disaster Recovery 3 CNG 1024 & CNG 1032
CIS 2023 Linux 3
CNG 2024 MS Windows Wireless Network 3
CNG 2056 Vulnerability Assessment I 3 CNG 1032

Cloud Administration Certificate

19 credit hours · Network+ and Security+ prep included

19credit hours
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Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
CNG 1024 Networking I: Network+ (Certification Prep)
CompTia Network+
 3
CNG 1042 Intro to Cloud Computing 3
CNG 1032 Network Security Fundamentals: Security+ (Certification Prep)
CompTia Security+
 3 CNG 1024
CNG 2012 Configuring MS Windows Server 4
CNG 2040 Virtual Environment Administrator 3 CNG 1042
CNG 2042 Cloud Computing 3 CNG 1042

Database Administration Certificate

19 credit hours · SQL, Oracle, A.I., and Data Visualization

19credit hours
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Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
MAT 1260 Intro to Statistics 3
CIS 2040 Database Design and Development 3
CIS 2046 Oracle Database Admin 1 4 CIS 2040 or CIS 1045
DAT 2002 Visualizing Data 3
CNG 1031 Principles of Information Assurance 3
DAT 2025 Intro to Machine Learning (A.I.) 3

CompTia Certification Prep Certificate

16 credit hours · For students seeking industry credentials only

16credit hours
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Designed for students who already work in IT and are seeking industry credentials without pursuing a full degree or technical certificate.
Course Code Course Name Credits Pre/Co-Req
CIS 1015 Introduction to CIS 3
CNG 1020 A+ Certification Prep
CompTia A+
 4
CNG 1024 Networking I: Network+ (Certification Prep)
CompTia Network+
 3
CNG 1032 Network Security Fundamentals: Security+ (Certification Prep)
CompTia Security+
 3
CIS 1018 Introduction to PC Applications 3
Credit stacking: All courses completed in any Certificate program count toward the AAS degree. You never lose credits by starting with a certificate.

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Contact Us

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Trinidad Campus

Main campus · Trinidad, CO
Main
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LiAnn Richardson
Dean of Instruction
(719) 846-5654 · Library 320

Valley Campus

Alamosa, CO
Valley
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Emily Hammer
Dean of Instruction
(719) 589-7051 · Main 112