The degrees and certificates offered by the Computer Information Systems department provide students with the technical skills necessary to compete in today’s high-tech world.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degrees in Cybersecurity/IT, Programming, and Systems Engineering Technology (SET)
Our A.A.S. degrees prepare students for entry-level positions including computer technician, network technician, junior system administrator, junior programmer, cybersecurity analyst, and system modeler.
Cybersecurity / IT – Gives students core IT skills with an emphasis in cybersecurity and networking.
Programming – Gives students core IT skills with an emphasis in programming.
Systems Engineering Technology (SET) – A first-in-the-nation program that starts you on a career path as a systems engineering technical professional.
Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Computer Science
Our Computer Science A.S. degree is designed to prepare you to transfer to a university and complete your bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
Short-Term Certificates (Computer Technician, Cisco CCNA, Cybersecurity, Server Administration, and more)
Our short-term certificates consist of 3 or more courses in a focused area of study. These are popular with people seeking to change careers or to update their skill set.
Entry
Computer Science Essentials Short-Term Certificate – gives students essential skills to analyze and resolve many of the day-to-day challenges commonly encountered in the computing field.
Computer Technician Preparation Certificate – This certificate option provides courses that help to prepare students for the CompTIA A+, Linux+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. These certifications allow holders to meet the baseline requirements for DOD 8570/8140 IAT Level I and IAT Level II positions.
Programming Essentials Certificate – Prepares students in multiple programming languages including Python, C++, and Java.
Software Applications Certificate – Prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams.
Advanced
Cisco CCNA Preparation Certificate – Prepares students for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification exam.
Cybersecurity Essentials Certificate – Students will learn to identify, investigate and combat network intrusions. Prepares students for penetration testing, computer forensics, and ethical hacking as well as certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, and Linux+.
Server Administration Certificate – Prepares students in Linux, Windows, Windows Server, basic networking, scripting.
- Calhoun is a Microsoft certified training center, offering classes and an entire certificate focusing on Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) preparation.
- Calhoun is a CompTIA Academy Partner, Cisco Networking Academy, and VMware IT Academy offering courses that prepare students for industry certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and VMware VCP-DCV. Please contact Denean Harris at 256-306-2676 for more information.
- Calhoun’s Cybersecurity/IT A.A.S. degree is designated a CAE-CD (Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense) program.
Contact:
Administrative Assistant, Business & Computer Information Systems Division
256-306-2676
denean.harris@calhoun.edu
Department Chair, Computer Information Systems
Business & CIS Division
256-890-4750
nainika.patnayakuni@calhoun.edu
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Careers in Computer Information Systems
Our A.A.S. degrees prepare students for entry-level positions in computer hardware repair, networking, computer programming, cybersecurity, or software applications.
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Cisco Preparation Certificate Computer Science Careers Computer Technician Preparation Certificate AAS Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Essentials Certificate Programming Essentials Certificate Server Administration Certificate Software Applications Certificate