Computer Information Systems Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C21267A
The Computer Information Systems Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in programming, networking, website design, database design and administration, cyber-security, project management, or game design. Students learn in a well-equipped technical environment for instruction and lab. CIS courses are taught providing hands-on experience in the use of industry-standard hardware, application software, operating systems, networking, and programming tools. This program also requires students to choose a "Career Track" from the sets of Restricted Electives below. This certificate requires 20-23 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | (14 UNITS) | |
| CIS 100 F | Introduction to Personal Computers | 4 |
| or CIS 100HF | Honors Introduction to Personal Computers | |
| or CIS 111 F | Introduction to Information Systems | |
| or CIS 111HF | Honors Introduction to Information Systems | |
| CIS 152 F | Web Design I (formerly Web Page Design II) | 3 |
| CIS 180 F | Introduction to Networking Concepts | 4 |
| CIS 201 F | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| Choose Restricted Electives from ONE CAREER TRACK below: | ||
| Restricted Electives - Cyber Security Career Track: | (8 UNITS) | |
| Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 | |
| Personal Computer Security | 2 | |
| Introduction to Cyber Security (formerly Introduction to Computer Forensics) | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Restricted Electives - Programming Career Track: | (6-7 UNITS) | |
| Programming in C++ | 3 | |
or CIS 226 F | Java Programming I | |
| Database I | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Restricted Electives - Network Administration Career Track: | (6 UNITS) | |
| Computer Certification Preparation | 3 | |
| Computer Certification Prep II | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Restricted Electives - Web Design Career Track: | (6 UNITS) | |
| Web Design II (formerly Dreamweaver I) | 3 | |
| Web Page Layout with CMS | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Restricted Electives - Information System Project Management Career Track: | (9 UNITS) | |
| Beginning Word Processing (MS Word) (formerly Word Processing) | 3 | |
| Beginning Spreadsheet (MS Excel) | 3 | |
| Project Management I | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Restricted Electives - Game Design Career Track: | (6 UNITS) | |
| Introduction to Computer Game Design | 3 | |
| Introduction to Programming for Computer Games | 3 | |
| TOTAL UNITS: | 20-23 UNITS | |
Outcome 1: Demonstrate proficiency in one or more common business software programs.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of common computer technology-related terms.
Outcome 3: Demonstrate the ability to be effective communicators using common business communication tools.
Outcome 4: Demonstrate knowledge of common internet-related technologies and software.
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