Computer Information Systems
Applications Specialist Option
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Admissions Requirements |
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Three years of high school English and one year of high
school algebra or their equivalents with grades of “C” or higher. |
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Next Step |
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Enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year program. |
The Computer Information Systems program prepares students for immediate
career opportunities in business and industry or for transfer to a four-year
college or university. The rapid changes in our Information Technology world and
the utilization of computers in every aspect of business and industry have
created an increasing demand for trained personnel in all areas of computer
applications.
The Application Specialist Option provides students with a thorough introduction
to today’s most widely used computer software applications. The program
curriculum provides hands-on computer experience in spreadsheets, advanced
database applications, basic programming, web page development, network
management, data communication, and systems analysis and design. Additional
courses introduce students to the fields of accounting, business law and ethics,
and technical writing. The Cooperative Work Experience is a requirement in this
program and provides an opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge to
practical work experience. Career opportunities for the Application Specialist
Option exist in the areas of computer operations, business applications, systems
analysis, software support, database development, customer support, technical
and microcomputer support.
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Courses |
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Cluster A
Financial Accounting I
E-Business Law & Ethics
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
English Composition & Literature I
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Cluster B
Advanced Microcomputer Applications
Introduction to Programming with C++5
Introduction to Data Communication & Networks
English Composition & Literature II
College Mathematics I: Precalculus |
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Cluster C
Web Page Development
Database Management Application Development
Career Elective
Technical & Workplace Writing
Psychology of Interpersonal Relations or
Human Relations in Organizations |
Cluster D Network Management
Systems Analysis & Design
Cooperative Work Experience & Seminar
Statistics
Speech Communication Skills |
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