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.
Badgers Bits and Bytes
Highlighting student excellence and official department feeds
CIS Students Place Top In Regional Hackathon
Our cybersecurity and programming teams demonstrated exceptional skill at the annual Panhandle Tech Challenge, securing three podium finishes across major categories.
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Welcome to the New Unified AC CIS Nexus Portal!
We have merged our public informational portal and our internal facilities ticketing system into one cohesive platform.
Read full story arrow_forwardFall Advising & Dynamic Degree Maps Now Live
Skip the manual tables! Our interactive degree tracks are fully automated and up to date for Fall registration.
Read full story arrow_forwardCIS Club Weekly Meeting & Quiz Challenge
Join the CIS Club this Thursday at 4 PM in the main lab for our weekly challenge, pizza, and group study.
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Connect with our dedicated CIS advisors to map out your degree path.
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Edith 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.
John Emery
CIS Lab Technician
• What’s your favorite programming language or tech tool right now, and why?
"Python"
• What’s the coolest project you’ve worked on recently?
"This website"
• One piece of advice you’d give to new CIS students?
"breathe"
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.