Computer Information Systems

Current Students

students in front of servers

Contact Information

The department of Computer Information Systems is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8 am – 5 pm. Please follow the following when visiting the campus in person.

  • Face coverings are required inside buildings and facilities on campus.
  • All students, faculty, staff, and auxiliary staff must complete the online Health Screener  each time prior to coming to campus.
  • Guests, visitors, and vendors to the campus must follow the protocols and complete a separate health screener.

Additional health and safety information can be found on Safer Return to Campus.  This page will be updated as more information is available.

You can also email the Department Chair Dr. Ruth A. Guthrie or check her office hours.

Career Track Advising

The CIS Department has established three career tracks in the major. Every CIS major must select one of these career tracks. To graduate with a major in CIS, students must complete the required track core courses and proceed to complete the track elective courses. Consultation on track selection is available through the CIS career track coordinators or the Department Chair.

  • Applications Development - (coordinator:  Dr. Hwang)
  • Information Security and Forensics - (coordinator:   Dr. Greg Carlton )
  • Business Intelligence - (coordinator:   Dr. Mohammad Salehan) 

General Academic Advising

The Student Success Center (SSC) in Building 164, Room 1060, is designed to help all CBA majors by: (1) providing general academic information, (2) assisting in the completion/processing of various university forms (e.g., general academic petitions, drop petitions), and (3) maintaining a supply of most university petitions and forms. Please visit SSC and find out what services it offers.