Amarillo College
CIS Department
Empowering future software engineers, cybersecurity defenders, IT support specialists, and creative game developers through state-of-the-art labs and industry-aligned curricula.
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Edythe Carter
Dean of STEM
Karen Boatman
Department Chair
Building Bridges to the Digital Future
"At Amarillo College, our CIS department isn't just about learning to code; it's about solving real-world problems. We've curated a curriculum that moves at the speed of the industry, ensuring our graduates are ready to lead on day one."
Whether you are pursuing a career in Game Design or securing global networks, our faculty and leadership are committed to providing the resources, mentorship, and opportunities necessary for your success.
Meet Our Leading Faculty
Get to know the dedicated professors driving innovation at Amarillo College.
Michael Chambers
CIS Adjunct Instructor
• What’s the funniest tech fail or bug you’ve ever experienced?
"I once shut down an entire Army section because of a prank I pulled. Ask me about it sometime!"
• What made you want to teach or support students in CIS?
"Teaching started for me at about 19, when I worked as a substitute teacher at my former middle school. I taught off and on from then until I completed my Master's program in 2016. Since 2016, I have been part of higher education in some form or fashion. I love to have conversations around my experiences and 'what not to do' moments that I have learned."
• One piece of advice you’d give to new CIS students?
"Many times I reflect on where I began, and it is exactly where you are today. If CIS is your passion...go all out and never stop learning."
Christopher George
CIS Instructor
• What’s your favorite programming language or tech tool right now, and why?
"My favorite tech tool right now is MediCat. It's an incredibly reliable toolkit for diagnostics and repair work, and it saves me a ton of time when troubleshooting hardware issues."
• One piece of advice you’d give to new CIS students?
"Don't be afraid to break things (in a lab environment, of course!). Some of the best learning happens when you troubleshoot a problem you caused yourself. Get hands-on experience whenever you can, and always practice safety, especially when working with hardware."
• What’s the funniest tech fail or bug you’ve ever experienced?
"I was working on a computer that had been struck by lightning. When I plugged it in to test the power supply, a fireball shot out the back! Lesson learned: never have your face near the PSU fan when powering on a lightning-struck PC."
Amarillo College CIS Department
Start your pathway toward high-paying tech fields in Texas and beyond. Our labs feature industry-leading hardware, Cisco systems networking infrastructure, and dedicated servers for security simulations.