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CIS – Microcomputer Specialist

Program Description
The CIS - Microcomputer Specialist diploma program, approximately five quarters in length for the full-time student, focuses on computer basics, application software, computer repair, operating systems, and programming languages. Instruction includes lecture and hands-on experience that prepare the student for the diverse opportunities in the field of microcomputers. Specific software such as Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, C, and Oracle are a few of the packages offered in the program. Preparation for industry certifications such as A+, Net+, and MOUS are offered as part of the program.

The student also receives instruction in business and academic courses such as keyboarding, business English, business math, interpersonal relations and professional development.

Program graduates receive a diploma.

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 Relationships and Professional Development

 

3

 

ENG 101 English

 

5

 

or

 

 

 

ENG 111 Business English

 

(5)

 

ENG 102 Business English

 

5

 
  or      

ENG 112 Business Communication

 

(5)

 

MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts

 

5

 

 

Occupational Courses

Credit Hours

SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers

 

3

 

CIS xxxx An operating systems course

 

6

 

CIS 105 Program Design & Development

 

5

 

CIS 106 Computer Concepts

 

5

 

CIS 122 Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

 

7

 

CIS 127 Advanced Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Techniques

 

6

 

CIS 1140 Networking Fundamentals

 

6

 

CIS 2228 Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques

 

6

 

CIS 2229 Advanced Database Techniques

 

6

 

xxx Language Elective

 

7

 

xxx Electives

 

15

 

 

Suggested Courses for Electives

Credit Hours

CIS 101 CIS Keyboarding

 

3

 

CIS 124 Microcomputer Database Programming

 

7

 

CIS 157 Intro. to Visual BASIC Programming

 

7

 

CIS 252 Intro to Java Programming

 

7

 

CIS 255 Intro to C Programming

 

7

 

CIS 282 Intro to C++ Programming

 

7

 

CIS 2201 HTML Fundamentals

 

3

 

 

 

» Decisions regarding the selection of electives are made by the student after consultation with the instructor.

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

 
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