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Advanced Certificate in Computer Information Systems

Advanced Certificate in Computer Information Systems. … a career for the future. Student Learning Outcomes. A student who graduates from the Division of Computer Information Systems should be able to possess the following: 1. Practical knowledge of various productivity software package

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Advanced Certificate in Computer Information Systems

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  1. Advanced Certificate inComputer Information Systems … a career for the future

  2. Student Learning Outcomes A student who graduates from the Division of Computer Information Systems should be able to possess the following: 1. Practical knowledge of various productivity software package 2. Practical knowledge of various programming languages 3. Knowledge of information systems development methods and techniques 4. Knowledge of data communications and local area networks 5. Teamwork problem-solving skills

  3. Advanced Certificate inComputer Information Systems The Advanced Certificate is for the individual who desires: • a planned program of advanced technical courses in a technical specialty Minimum requirement: • a bachelor’s degree from any accredited college or university

  4. Job Opportunities • Computer User Liaison • Programmers • Business and Systems Analysts • Computer Engineer • Data Base Administrator • Computer Support Specialist • Web Master • Assistant Network Manager

  5. AllTel ACXIOM Wal-Mart Century Tel ArkSys Dillards UAMS JRMC Hewlett Packard Area School Districts Potlatch Georgia Pacific Price Lumber Co. Commercial Bank CNA Health Partners Entergy Sprint Drew Memorial Hospital Datatronics Tulane University Employers Several area businesses have expressed an interest in their employees receiving a technical certificate

  6. Employer Expectations • Completion of the advanced certificate will enhance the following abilities: • Listening skills • Communication skills • Team work • Problem solving • New technology adaptability • Time management skills

  7. Coursework RequiredCompletion will require a minimum of three (3) semesters • Certificate Requirements (24 hours) * • CIS 1013 Introduction to Computer-based Systems • CIS 2203 Programming Microcomputers • CIS 2223 Microcomputer Applications • Choose one: • CIS 3423 COBOLor • CIS 3443 Object-Oriented Programming • CIS 3523 Structured System Analysis & Design • CIS 4503 Business Data Communications • CIS 4623 Database Management Systems • Elective Course, choose from: • CIS 3423 COBOL(if not used above) • CIS 3443 Object-Oriented Programming (if not used above) • CIS 3453 World Wide Web Programming • CIS 3553 Advanced COBOL (if COBOL is completed) • CIS 4723 Seminar in CIS * Up to six hours of technical course credit may be accepted from the bachelor’s degree.

  8. Dedicated instructional server LAN lab World-wide web lab Web development E-commerce Computer Network Security Innovative Training

  9. Dedicated Faculty & Staff • Division Head • Six full-time faculty • Four Adjunct faculty • Administrative Assistant • Two work studies

  10. Student Involvement • CIS Club • Our students are involved: • Christmas food drive • Community coat drive • Relay for Life • Computer workshop for elementary students • Intramural athletics

  11. Arkansas Programming Contest • 2006 – 2nd & 3rd place • 2005 – 3rd place • 2003 - 3rd place • 2002 – 1st place • 1996 – 1st place

  12. Student Loan ForgivenessThe state is offering the following for students majoring in CIS • One year of student loans forgiven for each year of employment in Arkansas in the high-demand field • The loan amount or up to $2,500 per year for a maximum of four years • Contact the Department of Workforce Education at (501) 682-1500 or visit the Department’s web site: http://www.work-ed.state.ar.us

  13. Advanced Certificate inComputer Information Systems … a career for the future

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