2026-27 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Jun 01, 2026  
2026-27 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Computer Information Systems, A.A.


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Associate of Arts in Computer Information Systems degree is intended for students planning on transferring to a senior college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree. The degree accomplishes the completion of seven of the nine Foundational Component Areas (FCA) as outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

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Program CIP Code: 11.0101

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


First Semester ‐ Fall


Semester Total: 15


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 16


Second Year


Semester Total: 16


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 13


Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree: 60


1 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum  section of this catalog.

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