May 27, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

CIS 4970 - Field Study in Computer Information Systems


3 Credit Hours


Pre/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CIS 3260 (with B or better), 9 credit hours of 3000-or 4000-level CIS courses.
Requirements: Must meet RCB upper-division course requirements, 45 semester hours, 12 hours upper-division CIS courses, and departmental approval. This course may include a Signature Experience component.

Description
Requirements: Must meet RCB upper division course requirements, 45 semester hours, 9 hours of upper division CIS courses, and departmental approval. This course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to assist with the planning and implementation of computing technologies in an approved on-or off-campus site. Students may perform information systems trainer/consultant and/or end user support duties. Students will meet periodically with a mentoring instructor to discuss problems and issues relevant to the area of implementing computer information systems. Compensation may or may not be granted for the internship/practicum. This course satisfies the real-world CIS experience requirement. This course may include a Signature Experience component. This course may include a Signature Experience component.