The Computer Information Systems curriculum is designed to provide education for computer-related careers, professional advancement, and transfer preparation. Courses provide “handson” computer use that emphasizes the development of the skills necessary for employment and personal use of computers. Program specialties include desktop network, desktop publishing, microcomputer manager, and microcomputer programmer.A Certificate of Achievement is awarded for completion of the core program (18 units) plus an additional 3 units selected from the list of CIS elective courses.

Program Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Perform the duties typically assigned an entry-level computer programmer position in a business or non-profit organization.

🗸 Use object-oriented programming, database, and Web programming software to support business information needs.

🗸 Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

🗸 Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

🗸 Use best practices and standards to integrate computer-based solutions into the user environment, with particular concern for systems and data security and integrity.