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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Program Overview

Computer information systems is the study of the history, theories, principles, processes, procedures, structures, designs, applications, programs, languages, and management of modern information systems and technology. This department explores computer skills, data entry operations, information manipulation, control and data structures, software capabilities, program development, database management, design processes, Web applications, operating systems, and system analysis.

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Program Awards

Associate Degree

Certificate

CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications - Associate in Science

Associate Degree

CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications-Advanced - Certificate of Achievement

Certificate

CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications-Basic - Certificate of Achievement

Certificate

Information Systems - Associate in Arts

Associate Degree

Project Management - Certificate of Proficiency

Certificate

Social Media Marketer - Certificate of Proficiency

Certificate

Web Designer Emphasis - Certificate of Proficiency

Certificate

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Points of Interest

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Following is a sample of the career options available for computer information systems majors. Most require an associate in science degree, some require a bachelor’s degree, and a few require a graduate-level degree: computer operator, data technician, systems analyst, computer maintenance technician, programmer, systems test engineer, software technician, documentation specialist, local area network (LAN) administrator, personal computer (PC) specialist, Web designer, database designer, and eCommerce technician and administrator positions available in allied professions of computer science, business, and industry.

Program Overview

Program Awards

C++ Certificate - Certificate of Proficiency

CIS-eCommerce Emphasis - Associate in Science

CIS-Internetwork Technician Emphasis - Associate in Science

CIS-Internetwork Technician Emphasis-Basic - Certificate of Proficiency

CIS-Operations/PC Support Specialist Emphasis - Associate in Science

CIS-Systems Programming Emphasis - Associate in Science

CIS-Systems Programming Emphasis - Certificate of Achievement

CIS-Web & Gaming 2D & 3D Animator - Certificate of Achievement

CIS-Web & Gaming Animator - Certificate of Proficiency

CIS-Web & Gaming Animator - Associate in Science

CIS-Web Designer - Certificate of Proficiency

CIS-Web Search Engine Marketer - Certificate of Achievement

CIS-Web Shopping Cart Developer - Certificate of Achievement

CIS-Web Site Designer & Developer - Associate in Science

CIS-Web Site Designer & Developer - Certificate of Achievement

CIS-Web Site eCommerce Administrator - Associate in Science

CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications - Associate in Science

CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications-Advanced - Certificate of Achievement

CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications-Basic - Certificate of Achievement

Information Systems - Associate in Arts

Project Management - Certificate of Proficiency

Social Media Marketer - Certificate of Proficiency

Web Designer Emphasis - Certificate of Proficiency

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Program Contacts

Department

Accounting & Business Administration

School

Mink Stavenga Dean

Tom Luibel Department Chair

Help

Counseling

Student Support

Faculty Contacts

JD Davis Professor

Robert Lingvall Instructor & Emeritus Faculty

Tom Luibel Professor

Naomi Trapp Davis Librarian

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