Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Launch your career as an IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity technician at Mid! You'll practice on real technology in a 100% online format while you learn the principles and theories behind the quickly evolving fields of computer information systems and cybersecurity. Mid graduates find work as computer support specialists, network administrators, programmers, cybersecurity specialists, and developers.
Your journey begins at Mid Michigan College with personalized guidance and support to explore your options and navigate your college experience. Tuition-free options make it easier than ever to get started. Whether you’re taking a small step or a bold leap... Mid Moves You.
Are you both creative and analytical? A natural problem solver who is curious and appreciates being challenged? If so, a future in computer information systems could be ideal for you. IT skills open doors to a number of professional careers that allow for meaningful growth and advancement.
Our Associate Degree in CIS can be earned in less than two years when you attend full-time, and now you can choose to focus on IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity, Software Development, or Game Programming.
Becoming a capable technician means practicing—not simply reading a book. As a CIS student at Mid, you'll learn on real equipment in a 100% online format, practice skills on Cisco routers, switches, and simulators, and be well-prepared to enter careers immediately after graduation.
Mid is proud to be an official, recognized Cisco Networking Academy, a designation given to educational institutions that meet high-level industry standards.
Cisco is the largest designer and manufacturer of networking systems and equipment. Having formal certifications on these systems gives you a leg up in the industry by proving that you have hands-on experience dealing directly with Cisco technology.
Select CIS courses at Mid result in Cisco certifications. Simply holding these certifications increases your employability! Completing the IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Pathway will also earn you other industry certifications, including certifications from CompTIA and Linux.
Our graduates can explore a number of career paths including
Computer Support Specialists assist technology users when they experience difficulties. These professionals trouble-shoot and find solutions quickly.
Network Administrators/Technicians are responsible for the daily maintenance, upkeep and operation of computer networks, which includes handling the physical elements of the network.
Programmers create code that allows applications and software to fulfill specified functions.
Computer Support Specialists
Network Administrators
Software Developers
Information Security Analysts
FREE Most Mid students attend tuition free with the Community College Guarantee or Michigan Reconnect.
Succeed Mid Mentors provide personalized support throughout your journey at Mid.
Mid's Information Technology Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Pathway prepares you to maintain information technology (IT) components that are the foundation of IT services. These are typically physical components (computers, networking hardware, and facilities) and include various software solutions and security protocols. Cybersecurity-specific courses within the pathway prepare you to protect those components and IT services from various types of data-mining and hacking attempts.
Mid's Software Development Pathway prepares you for a career that involves designing, creating, and implementing computer applications. You'll also develop skills to assist you with analyzing clients' needs and creating software-based solutions. A software developer is a problem-solver who helps to create IT solutions to business problems.
Mid's Game Programming Pathway allows you to gain the skills needed to write code for video games. Game Programmers work closely with game designers, who design the art, soundscape, and overall player experience. In some companies, the duties of game programmer and game designer overlap, with everyone on the team contributing to game design and functionality.
