Academic Programs in Computer Information Systems
The academic maps below will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However,
please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.
- School Trailhead for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Suggested Initial
Coursework - TRAILHEAD
- Associate of Arts (AA) Degree - Area of Emphasis (AOE) in Math & Science - CSU Pathway
- MAP
- Computer Science for Transfer (ADT) - Pathways for Transfer to a CSU or UC School
- MAP
- Program Flyer (Computer Information Systems - C++ Programming) - INFO
- Program Flyer (Computer Information Systems - Computer Programming) - INFO
- Program Flyer (Computer Information Systems - Graphic Design) - INFO
- Program Flyer (Computer Information Systems - Java Programming) - INFO
Additional Resources
- What can I do with this major? (Computer Science) - INFO
- What can I do with this major? (Graphic Design) - INFO
- Riverside Community College District General Education (RCCD GE) Requirements (PLAN
A) - INFO
- California State University General Education (CSU GE) Requirements (PLAN B) For students
who would like to transfer to a campus in the California State University (CSU) system
- INFO
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Requirements (PLAN C)
For students who would like to transfer to a campus in either the California State
University (CSU) or University of California (UC) system - INFO
Career Options
Career options for students who get a degree in computer science include: software
applications developer, computer systems analyst, graphic designer, network systems
administrator, web developer, and computer programmer.
Student Voice
![Matthew Johnson](/about/president/publishingimages/studenthighlights/matthew-johnson.jpg)
Matthew Johnson
Matthew Johnson is an alumnus of Norco College who majored in Computer Science and transferred to UC Santa Cruz in 2017. While at UCSC, Matthew worked as an intern
with SurveyMonkey before graduating and accepting a full-time position as a software
engineer at their Portland office.
“While at Norco College I spent a lot of time with friends at the STEM Center and
was a STEM tutor and SI Leader (math and computer science) for two years,” said Johnson.