Program Advisor: Gregory Panczner, 413-236-4574
The Technical option of the Computer Information Systems Programming certificate emphasizes C++ and WEB programming languages, as well as some general education courses.
Graduates of this program may be employed as programmers using one of the following computer languages: C++, HTML/XTML, or JAVA if selected as a Professional Elective.
Graduates will also have 25-28 credits towards the Computer Information Systems - Computer Science Option A.S. Degree or the Computer Information Systems - Networking Option A.S. Degree.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages
- Depending on the elective track either:
- Analyze business problems through data analysis and create viable solutions through the use of technology
- Apply computer and networking methods, procedures and principles, and use equipment and software for the purpose of installing, troubleshooting and maintaining LAN's (local area networks)
- Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means
- Transition into the Computer Information Systems A.S. degree program with either the networking or business option
Graduation Requirements
To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits and the additional requirements shown below.
| Program |
29 Credits |
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| CIS 102 |
Fundamental Computer Literacy |
4 |
| CIS 124 |
C++ Programming I |
4 |
| CIS 125 |
C++ Programming II |
4 |
| CIS 153 |
Systems Operations |
4 |
| COM |
Communication OR |
|
| ENG |
English Composition/Writing |
3 |
| |
Professional Electives* |
10 |
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Additional As Shown
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Demonstrated college-level skills in reading and writing
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Minimum Cumulative Average Overall
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2.000
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Minimum Cumulative Average in Program
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2.000
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Suggested block for program completion
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in one year. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student's individual needs.
|
First Semester
|
15 Credits
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CIS 102
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Fundamental Computer Literacy
|
4
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CIS 124
|
C++ Programming I
|
4
|
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CIS 153
|
Systems Operations
|
4
|
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COM
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Communication OR
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ENG
|
English Composition/Writing
|
3
|
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Second Semester
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14 Credits
|
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CIS 125
|
C++ Programming II
|
4
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Professional Elective *
|
10
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| *Options for Professional Electives |
Credits |
|
| CIS 155 |
Web Development |
3 |
| CIS 180 |
Network Fundamentals |
4 |
| CIS 181 |
Router Tech Fundamentals |
3 |
| CIS 211 |
Data Structures |
4 |
| CIS 231 |
Computer Science I with Java |
4 |
| CIS 232 |
Computer Science II with Java |
4 |
| CIS 240 |
Router Protocols and Concepts |
4 |
| CIS 241 |
Accessing Wide Area Networks |
4 |
| CIS 255 |
Fundamentals of Wireless LANS |
3 |
| MAT |
Mathematics (1) |
3 |
|
Natural or Physical Lab Science |
4 |
|
Free Elective |
4 |
Footnotes:
1. MAT requires MAT 102 or higher.
NOTES: A minimum of three CIS courses must be taken in the five years prior to receiving the certificate.
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