Computer Information Systems Software Engineering Option - Game Design Focus (CIS.SWE.AAS)

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Students will apply knowledge, concepts, paradigms, or theories to the assigned task.
  • Students will use critical thinking to understand and apply the basics of data structures.
  • Students will use critical thinking to apply various computer languages for writing computer programs.
  • Students will use critical thinking to develop web systems.

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start 

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Course    Credits
CIS 1440 Front-End Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) 4
MAT 1150* Intermediate Algebra  4
LIB 1100 Information Research Methods  2
ENG 1510 Composition I 3
or ENG 1510E Composition I Enhanced  4
or ENG 1510S Composition I with Support  6
  TOTAL CREDITS  13-16

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
CIS 1200 Intro. to Database Systems 4
CIS 1512 Principles of Software Engineering 3
CIS 2131 Python Programming 4
COM 1290 Interpersonal Communication 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  14

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
CIS 2252 C++ Programming 4
  or CIS 2757 C# Programming  
PHI 1710 Introduction to Informal Logic 3
or PHI 2710 Introduction to Formal Logic  
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CIS 2353 Data Structures 4
CIS 2454 Full Stack Web Development 4
PHI 1710  Introduction to Informal Logic 3
  or PHI 2710 Introduction to Formal Logic 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  11

Milestone: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
CIS 2777 Introduction to Applied AI 4
CIS 2850 Introduction to Game Modeling Software  4
GenEd Social Science 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  11

Year 2 - Summer

Courses    Credits
CIS 2859 Foundations of Game Software Development  4
CIS 2991 Software Engineering Capstone 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

 

TOTAL CREDITS  62-66

1 or higher-level MAT course (except MAT 1525, MAT 2530, or MAT 2540)