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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 inComputer 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 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. Knowledge of communication skills
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
Job Opportunities • Computer User Liaison • Programmers • Business and Systems Analysts • Computer Engineer • Data Base Administrator • Computer Support Specialist • Web Master • Assistant Network Manager
FIS Global 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
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
Coursework RequiredCompletion will require a minimum of three (3) semesters • Certificate Requirements (24 hours) * • CIS 1193 PC Hardware and Software Maintenance • CIS 2203 Programming Logic & Design • CIS 2223 Microcomputer Applications • Choose one of the following: • CIS 3243 Introduction to Java Programming • CIS 3423 COBOLor • CIS 3433 Intro to C# Programming • CIS 3443 Object-Oriented Programming • CIS 3453 World Wide Web Programming • CIS 3523 Structured System Analysis & Design • Choose one of the following: • CIS 3103 Advanced Microcomputer Applications • CIS 4623 Database Management Systems 6 additional hours – 3000-4000 level; for which the prerequisites have been met, excepting CIS 370V: CIS Practicum and CIS 460V: Interniship in CIS * Up to six hours of discipline-related courses may be transferred from the bachelor’s degree.
Dedicated instructional server LAN lab World-wide web lab Web development E-commerce Computer Network Security Innovative Training
Student Involvement • CIS Club • Our students are involved: • Christmas food drive • Community coat drive • Relay for Life • Computer workshop for elementary students • Intramural athletics
Dedicated Faculty & Staff Administrative Support: Kathryn Jacobs Back row: Chair Brian Hairston, Lynn Harris, Ked Donham, and Jean Hendrix Front row: Terri Cossey, Lori Selby, and Angela Marsh
Arkansas Programming Contest • 2015 – 1st & 2nd place • 2014 – 1st & 3rd place • 2012 – 1st & 2nd place • 2011 – 1st & 2nd place • 2010 – 1st & 2nd place • 2009 – 1st & 2nd place • 2008 – 1st place • 2006 – 2nd & 3rd place • 2005 – 3rd place • 2003 - 3rd place • 2002 – 1stplace
Advanced Certificate inComputer Information Systems … a career for the future