The Computer and Information Sciences program has an overall emphasis on information networking. An interplay of knowledge from areas such as distributed computing, software engineering, expert systems, information retrieval and multimedia display technology define the information networking concept. Information networks are becoming an integral and strategic component of such industries as petrochemical and transportation, space technology, education, banking and finance, medical and applications, manufacturing and retailing. Graduates of Lamar’s CIS program will possess an integrated set of skills from the fields of engineering, computer science and business. The CIS program requires 37 hours in computer science and computer and information sciences, 15 hours in psychology, sociology and speech, 13 hours in mathematics, 21 hours in business, 8 hours in laboratory science and 12 hours of electives, as well as the general bachelor's degree requirements.

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