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Computer Information Systems

Program Transfer Guide
Frostburg State University
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Fall, 2024 - Current
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About the Program

The Computer Information Systems program focuses on the theoretical and applied understanding of how data and information are stored and manipulated in and across organizations. With a specialized focus on organizational data, students take business courses and have an enhanced understanding of data and information management for businesses. Graduates will be able to program databases and various support systems (expert systems, decision support systems, transaction processing systems). 
Computer Information Systems careers include: 
  • Database Administrator
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Warehouse Specialist
  • Back-End Web Developer
  • SAP Programmer

PTG Requirements

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Articulation Agreement

An articulation agreement is a written agreement between two or more academic institutions that outlines a transfer plan for the completion of coursework between their programs for students.

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Garrett College Requirement
Frostburg State University Requirement
  • General Education Program - Core Skills
    6 - 7 credits
    With a grade of C or better
    Introductory Composition - Take 1 course from the following
    No equivalency found. *
    Mathematics - Take 1 course from the following
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, The Fine and Performing Arts Complete 1 course from 1 of the following groups
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Art
    Dance
    No equivalency found. *
    Music
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Theatre
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Humanities Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    History
    No equivalency found. *
    Language
    Literature
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Philosophy
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Communication
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Natural Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    7 - 8 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Biology
    No equivalency found. *
    Chemistry
    No equivalency found. *
    Geography
    No equivalency found. *
    Environmental Science
    No equivalency found. *
    Physics and Physical Science
    Cosmic Concepts - both courses are required to get credit for the category
    No equivalency found. *
    And
    No equivalency found. *
    Astronomy - both are required to get credit for the category
    And
    No equivalency found. *
    Physics
    No equivalency found. *
    Interdisciplinary
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Social Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Economics
    Geography
    No equivalency found. *
    Political Science
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Psychology
    No equivalency found. *
    Sociology
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - FSU Colloquia Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Colloquium
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Advanced Colloquium - Take the following OR one additional Modes of Inquiry course
    Take the following
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - Identity and Difference Take one of the following courses
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Major Requirements
    15 credits
    With a grade of C or better
  • Other Requirements
    18 - 20 credits
    Mathematics
    Complete at least 1 of the following:
    Complete at least 1 of the following:
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Other
    Take 1 course from the following 3
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
Grand Total Credits
60
Catalog year 2024-2025
* There is no Equivalency at Garrett College. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.