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Computer Information Systems Program (CIS)

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Associate Degree and Current Certificate Options

This program provides basic computer skills for students with the goal of immediate employment in business or industry. Three tracks are provided:

Transfer Information

Students planning to transfer need to consult with a counselor, prepare a Student Education Plan, and take advantage of the support services available in the Transfer Center (Admin. Bldg., (805) 378-1551).

Counselor

Edna Ingram, Michael Johnson

Associate Degree in Microcomputer Systems

Computer Information Systems courses offer dual purpose: to prepare students for upper division course work in Business, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, and to provide business skills for a variety of careers in business, industry, and government. To earn a Certificate in Computer Information Systems or an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Computer Information Systems, students complete 30 specified units; those seeking the degree must also complete General Education Degree Requirements.

Required Courses
Units
BUS M02A, Financial Accounting I
3.0
BUS M02B, Financial Accounting II
3.0
Or
CIS M18, Accounting with QuickBooks
3.0
BUS M30, Intro to Business and Economics
3.0
CIS M16, Intro to Information Systems
4.0
CIS M40, Visual BASIC I
4.0
CIS M41, Visual BASIC II
4.0
CIS M50, Intro to Local Area Network
3.0
CNSE M30, MS Windows Administration
3.0
Or
CNSE M31, MS Windows Network Server
3.0
CIS M53, Systems Analysis
3.0
TOTAL
30.0

See General Education Degree Requirements and Transfer Information.

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Microcomputer Systems Certificate (more than 18 units)

To earn a Certificate in Microcomputer Systems or an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Microcomputer Systems, students complete 31.5 specified units; those seeking the degree also complete General Education Degree Requirements.

Required Courses
Units
BUS M02A, Financial Accounting I
3.0
BUS M02B, Financial Accounting II
3.0
Or
CIS M18, Accounting with QuickBooks
3.0
CIS M15, Intro to the Personal Computer
1.5
CIS M16, Intro to Information Systems
4.0
CIS M17, Intro to Windows
1.5
CIS M20, Microsoft Word Part 1
1.5
CIS M21, Microsoft Word Part 2
1.5
CIS M26A, Microsoft Access I
1.5
CIS M26B, Microsoft Access II
1.5
CIS M27, Microsoft PowerPoint
1.5
CIS M40, Visual BASIC I
4.0
CIS M41, Visual BASIC II
4.0
CIS M50, Introduction to Local Area Networks
3.0
TOTAL
31.5

See General Education Degree Requirements and Transfer Information.

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Microcomputer Applications Certificate (less than 18 units)

To earn a Certificate in Microcomputer Applications, students complete 13 specified units. This program provides instruction helpful to students seeking employment, as well as to those already employed but requiring upgrading of computer skills.

Required Courses
Units
BUS M39, Business Communications
3.0
CIS M12, Intermediate Computer Keyboarding
1.0
CIS M15, Introduction to the Personal Computer
1.5
CIS M17, Introduction to Windows
1.5
Units from List of RECOMMENDED COURSES
6.0
TOTAL
13.0
Recommended Courses: Choose 6 Units
CIS M20, Microsoft Word Part 1
1.5
CIS M21, Microsoft Word Part 2
1.5
CIS M24, Microsoft Excel Part 1
1.5
CIS M25, Microsoft Excel Part 2
1.5
CIS M26A, Microsoft Access I
1.5
CIS M26B, Microsoft Access II
1.5
CIS M27, Microsoft PowerPoint
1.5
CIS M28, Microsoft Office
3.0
NOTE: The UC system allows credit for the first 6 courses taken in either Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or some combination.

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