Computer Information Systems

This program in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is designed to prepare students for employment in the IT workforce as entry-level Programmers, entry-level Database Programmers, Application Analysts, Programmer Analysts, Business Analysts, System Analysts, PC Support Specialists, Technical Support, User Support Specialists and etc. Students will demonstrate their proficiency through performance in laboratory exercises and objective examinations. The student will analyze simple business or technical problems relevant to programming and prepare solutions to them; implement a program in either c/C++ or Java, using objects; and demonstrate an understanding of the operations and processes of a computer relevant to programming. To earn a certificate student must complete the required core courses and choose other courses from the additional courses listed to total 32 units.

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The Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree provides a comprehensive program designed to prepare students with broad technology skill sets required by careers in any of the many industries that comprise the economic backbone of the region including Information Technology (IT), Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Retail, Construction, etc. CIS jobs go by a variety of titles, including applications developer, programmer analyst, software designer, customer support specialist, help desk technician, workstation support specialist, database designer, database analyst, database security, network control operator, network security administrator, internet developer, webmaster, internet systems integrator, among others. Completion of this degree will provide excellent preparation for a student interested in a career in a variety of industries in any of those job categories. Upon completion of this program, the student will analyze simple business or technical problems relevant to programming and prepare solutions to them; implement a program in either c/C++ or Java, using objects; and demonstrate an understanding of the operations and processes of a computer relevant to programming.

Requirements Dept. Name/# Course Title Units Required Core (24 units) BUSAD 106 OR ENGL 101 Written Business Communications OR Freshman English 3 CS/IS 101 Introduction to Computer and Information Systems 5 CS/IS 112 Introduction to Programming Using JAVA 3 CS/IS 151 OR CS/IS 135 Python Programming or Programming in C++ 3 CS/IS 172 Unix/Linux Operating System 4 CS/IS 190 Intro to Computer Networks 3 CS/IS 260 Introduction to Web Site Development 3 Select at least two courses from the following (8 units) BUSAD 110 Human Relations in Business 3 CS/IS 130 Introduction to Algorithms 3 CS/IS 135 Programming in C++ 3 CS/IS 137 C++ with Advanced Topics 4 CS/IS 139 JAVA 3 CS/IS 50 Internship 3 ENTRE 101 Concepts of Entrepreneurship 2 ENTRE 102 The Entrepreneurial Mindset 3 CS/IS 261 Interactive Web Development 3 CS/IS 262 Web Scripting 3 CS/IS 174 Unix/Linux System Administration 4 CS/IS 193 Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking 3 CS/IS 234 Oracle/SQL 3

ITTP Programs, and CIS cert

GCC Area Schools Pasadena CC CIS - Operations CIS - Programming CIS - System and Network Administrator CIS - Web Development Applications LACC Computer and Information Systems Database Administration Web Development and Technologies WLAC Computer Science Information Technology Web Design / Development & Service Support Comptia Certification Preparation LA Mission Cyber Security Associate ELAC Computer Science Information Technology, Associate

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