This guide outlines an information systems curriculum that has been developed for postsecondary institutions in Texas. The curriculum, which is intended to help students acquire the competencies necessary to function in automated offices in business and industry, includes the following core courses: computer business applications I and II, database systems, telecommunications/networking, applied information systems, integrated information systems, information systems administration (the capstone course), communication for the automated office, and human behavior in organizations. Courses in the following subjects have been included as electives: principles of management, records management and/or forms management, principles of accounting/managerial accounting, programming languages, entrepreneurship, economics, and human relations. The course requirements for associate degree and certificate programs in information systems are outlined. The major portion of the guide is devoted to descriptions of the required courses. Each course description contains the following: course title, student level, duration, prerequisites, overview, objectives, and content. The guide concludes with a list of suggested careers in information systems. (MN)