CIS Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Overview
The topics below cover essential skills that form the foundation of this program. While not an exhaustive list, it provides an overview of what you’ll learn. Our curriculum evolves based on industry trends, student interests, and emerging technologies, so some topics may change from year to year. If you have any questions or want more details, feel free to reach out to the program instructor.
Topics:
- Programming Games/Business Applications
- Algorithm & Data Structure Basics
- Developing for the Web
- Cybersecurity Basics
- Trending Tech Industry Topics
- Game Industry & History
- Networking Basics
- AI/LLM
- Image Editing
- Linux Basics
- OS Installation
Languages:
- GML
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
- Blockly
- Python
- Lua
- C++
- C#
Software:
- Game Maker
- Visual Studio Code
- GitHub
- Omada Cloud Management
- Flowgarithm
- Google Suite
College Credit
Dual Credit partnership with College of DuPage
Available courses (2025/26 school year)
- CIS 1400 - Programming Logic & Technique
4 credits - CIS 1211 - 2D Game Development
3 credits
Course selections may change year to year. Possible topics include:
- Game Development
- Programming Basics
- Web Development
- Data Communication & Networking
- Intro to Game Industry
*Not all students will EARN college credit for all courses.
Certifications
- Responsive Web Design
*Certifications will vary based on topics chosen for each year.
*Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Programming Concepts
- Specific languages
- Web Development
- Game Development
- Networking
*Not all students will EARN every certification.
