Computer Information Systems
Degree & Certificates
Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems with emphasis on employment preparation
Dept./No. Title Units
Required Courses:
CIS-050 Computer Keyboarding I -2
CIS-070A Computer Business Applications for Windows -3
CIS-076B Word I -3
CIS-072D Excel I -3
CIS-073C Access Database Management -3
CIS-074 Excel II -3
CIS-078B Word II -3
CS-073 Introduction to Computer Science -3
CS-086 Visual Basic Programming I -3
Restricted Electives – choose sixteen (16) units from the following:
BUAC-010, BUAC-066, BUMA-010, CS-001, CS-080, CS-086A,
CS-087, CS-089, CS-089A, CIS-030, CIS-062, CIS-063, CIS-070B, CIS-082C,
CIS-082E, CIS-082F, CIS-082G, CIS-082H, CIS-082I, CIS-083E, CIS-084,
CIS-086.
Required Courses – 26
Restricted Electives – 16
CMC General Education Requirement – 18
MINIMUM DEGREE UNITS – 60
Note: To ensure an individualized education plan, we strongly urge
students to meet with an Academic Advisor before selecting courses
from the subject areas listed above. Some course substitutions may be
approved.
Advisor: K. Chlebik, J. Powell
Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Systems with emphasis on employment preparation
Dept./No. Title Units
Required Courses:
CIS-050 Computer Keyboarding – 2
CIS-070A Computer Business Applications for Windows – 3
CIS-076B Word I -3 CIS-072D Excel I – 3
CIS-072D Excel I – 3
073C Access Database Management- 3
CIS-074 Excel II – 3
CIS-078B Word II – 3
CS-086 Visual Basic Programming I – 3
Restricted Electives – choose three (3) units from the following:
BUMA-010, BUAC-066, CS-001, CIS-030, CIS-062, CIS-063, CIS-070B, CIS-082C, CIS-082E, CIS-082F, CIS-082G, CIS-082H, CIS-082I, CIS-084.
Required Courses – 26
Restricted Electives – 3
MINIMUM CERTIFICATE UNITS – 29
Note: To ensure an individualized educational plan, we strongly urge students to meet with an Academic Advisor before selecting courses from the subject areas listed above. Some course substitutions may be approved.
Advisor: K. Chlebik, J. Powell
Certificate of Proficiency in Graphic Design Technology with emphasis on employment preparation
Dept./ No. Title Units
Required Courses:
CIS-082E Adobe Photoshop for Print and Web Design – 3
CIS-082F Adobe Illustrator for Print and Web Design I – 3
CIS-082G Adobe InDesign I – 3
CIS-082I Introduction to Adobe Acrobat – 1.5
CIS-084 Visual Design – 3
Restricted Electives: Choose 1 course (3 units) from the following:
CIS-082H, ART-031, ART-041.
Required Courses – 13.5
Restricted Electives – 3
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS – 16.5
Note: To ensure an individualized education plan, we strongly urge
students to meet with an Academic Advisor before selecting courses
from the subject areas listed above. Some course substitutions may be
approved.
Advisor: K. Chlebik, J. Powell
Certificate of Proficiency in Web Design with emphasis on employment preparation
Dept./No. Title Units
Required Courses:
CIS-062 Beginning Dreamweaver -1.5
CIS-063 Intermediate Dreamweaver -1.5
CIS-082C Web Publishing -3
CIS-082H Web-Based Animation with Flash -3
CIS-086 Web Page Content Development -2
Restricted Electives: Choose 1 course (3 units) from the following:
ART-031, CIS-082E.
Required Courses – 11
Restricted Electives – 3
MINIMUM CERTIFICATE UNITS – 14
Note: To ensure an individualized education plan, we strongly urge
students to meet with an Academic Advisor before selecting courses
from the subject areas listed above. Some course substitutions may be
approved.
Advisor: K. Chlebik, J. Powell
Certificate of Achievement in Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) Technician with emphasis on employment preparation
Dept./ No. Title Units
Required Courses:
CADD-001 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design & Drafting Fundamentals – 3
CADD-002 Intermediate Computer-Aided Design & Drafting Fundamentals – 3
CADD-003 Advanced Computer-Aided Design & Drafting Fundamentals – 3
CADD-004 Dimensional Computer-Aided Design & Drafting & 3-D Printing – 3
MINIMUM CERTIFICATE UNITS – 12
Note: To ensure an individualized education plan, we strongly urge
students to meet with an Academic Advisor before selecting courses
from the subject areas listed above. Some course substitutions may be
approved.
Advisor: M. Barboza
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to:
1. Design and create solutions to a real world situation using the appropriate software. (Institutional SLOs: Information Competency)
2. Integrate text, graphics and color for designing, editing, and producing high-quality publications. (Institutional SLOs: Information
Competency)
3. Analyze the goals, purpose, and mission of a website and develop design documents based on this analysis. (Institutional SLOs:
Critical Thinking and Information Competency)
4. Design workfl ow process in the creation of real-world projects. (Institutional SLOs: Communication, Critical Thinking, and Information
Competency)
Computer Information Systems Overview
The Computer Information Systems program encompasses a broad area of study which includes basic computer concepts, microcomputer business applications and computer science concepts. This program prepares students for entry-level positions. Software studies include the latest versions of Windows, the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet applications, desktop and Web publishing. Courses are designed to develop basic and advanced computer skills and to develop problem-solving strategies. The certificate and A.S. degree require 29 and 60 units respectively, with an emphasis on microcomputer application courses which prepare student for immediate entry into the job market. The A.S. degree also requires 18 units of general education.
Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems with emphasis on employment preparation
Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems with emphasis on employment preparation lays the foundation for many other rewarding, exciting, and fulfilling careers.
- Computer and information systems managers
- Desktop publishers
- Computer support specialists
- Various computer information careers spanning many industries
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Students must complete the required courses for their major. General education units, transferable electives, and total degree units will vary for each student. Some considerations include the courses (and their respective units) chosen to complete a general education area or transferable elective, and if required courses for your major also count toward a general education area. Please see your academic counselor to help you reach your educational goals.