Program Description
The CIS - Computer Programming diploma program* is approximately five quarters in length and focuses on basic and advanced concepts of computer information processing. Students receive a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience in a variety of programming languages including COBOL, RPG, Java, and C++. The curriculum also includes courses in database management and systems analysis and design. This program is specifically designed for the individual who wishes to pursue a career in the creation of new computer programs rather than concentrating on the use of existing programs and systems.

Program graduates receive a diploma.

* Scheduled to begin Winter Quarter 2003

Program Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:

1. Present official documentation of an acceptable accredited high school diploma, GED, or acceptable college credit.
2. Present acceptable COMPASS/ASSET scores taken within the last five years, or SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last seven years.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 92

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	EMP 153 Student Success		2
	EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development		3
	ENG 101 English		5
	or
	ENG 111 Business English		(5)
	ENG 102 Technical Writing		5
	or
	ENG 112 Business Communications		(5)
	MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts		5

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers		3
	CIS xxxx An operating system course		6
	CIS 105 Program Design & Development		5
	CIS 106 Computer Concepts		5
	CIS 1140 Networking Fundamentals		6
	CIS 112 Systems Analysis & Design		6
	CIS 214 Database Management		6
	CIS xxxx Specific Occupational Guided Language Courses		35
	Language Courses
	(Mandatory 14 credit hours from the same language is required)
	CIS 157 Intro to BASIC Visual		7
	CIS 252 Intro to Java Programming		7
	CIS 255 Introduction to C Programming		7
	CIS 282 Intro to C++ Programming		7
	CIS 2421 Intermediate Java Programming		7
	CIS 2570 Advanced Visual BASIC Programming		7
	CIS 2431 Advanced Java Programming		7
	CIS 256 Advanced C Programming		7
	CIS 149 Advanced C++ Programming		7

» * The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.