Computer Information Systems

The Department of Computer Science offers a variety of options to obtain specialized training to meet the needs of today’s information technology specialist.

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Associate in Science (AS) degree:
Designed for graduates who will transfer to a four-year university to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems.

• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Programming

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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree:
The AAS may be transferred into the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science (BAAS) degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Technology (BAT) degree, or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology found in area upper division or private universities.

• Computer Programming
  • Database Emphasis
    Focuses on acquiring he skill set to create "front-ends" for databases and acquire data management theory. Students will use high level languages to create user-friendly interfaces to access industry standard databases for report generation.
  • Object-Oriented Emphasis
    Helps the the student to create PC based programs to support business systems.
    
• Information Systems Specialization
• Computer Forensics Associate Emphasis
• Information Systems Security Associate Emphasis
  
• Microcomputers for Business
  • Geographic Information Systems Emphasis
  • Multimedia-Internet Developer Emphasis
    
• Networking Technology
  Course work is focused on industry needs and implementation. Curriculum objectives meet the learning outcomes required in many highly recognized certification programs such as: CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Network+, and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE).
  
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Support Specialist

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Certificate of Achievement:
Certificates of Achievement provide training for rapid entry into the workforce. The curriculum in each specialization uses extensive “hands on” experience, with contemporary computer workstations, adheres to current information technology processes and uses of industry standard programming languages, operating systems, and software applications. Students will be introduced to a variety of computer information systems, e.g. mainframe computer, minicomputer, personal computers, client-server, and networked computers.

• Computer Programming Tech-Prep
• Multimedia Developer I
• Multimedia Developer II
• Network Engineer
• Networking Technology - Cisco
• Networking Technology - Novell Administration

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Enhanced Skills Certificates:
Enhanced Skills Certificates provide additional training beyond the Associate Degree.

• Computer Programming
• LAN Technology
• Multimedia Developer III