Getting Started

Wondering where to begin learning programming? There are five starting points: CIS Programming Pathways.

Always check course advisories/prerequisites when planning your schedule of classes.

Prerequisites are enforced.
If you think you've already met the prerequisite requirement through another college or work experience, plan well in advance to submit the CIS Prerequisite Clearance Request form.

For advisories no clearance is necessary. However, the skills taught in the advisory course are necessary to be successful in the course you wish to enroll in. They have been listed as advisory as opposed to prerequisite only because so many have learned the skills in their job experience and/or have taught themselves the skills.

Degree Plans
& Scheduling Your Classes

The CIS Degree and Certificate requirements are reviewed annually and updated as appropriate. Generally your studies are determined by the requirements when you declared your major, or the latest requirements, at your option.

It is important to know which program you are following and when the required classes will be tentatively offered throughout the year.

Our Facilities

For classes requiring students to work on a computer, CIS maintains a computer lab in the Advanced Technology Center, AT 203.

Learn more about the computer lab and other classroom facilities available to our CIS students.

Our Faculty

Numerous CIS faculty come to us from lndustry and teach a variety of courses related to their expertise. 

Read about our instructors. See our Faculty & Staff listing for links to their faculty websites.

Contact Us

Mary Pape, CIS Department Chair
E-mail: papemary@deanza.edu
Phone: 408.864.8877 (email preferred)
Office: AT 203C

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