Computer Information Systems Certificate

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CIP 110101 (CIS1)

The CIS certificate has been constructed to provide the prospective student with skills in a broad variety of topics. With knowledge of accounting, management, marketing, office software, databases and economics, the recipient is prepared for a wide variety of entry-level positions within many different industries.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

Major Courses (18 credit hours)

Select a minimum of 18 credit hours from course offerings below.

At least 10 credit hours must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes.

ACC 121 - Accounting Principles I 4 Credits
ACC 122 - Accounting Principles II 4 Credits
BUS 115 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
CIS 115 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3 Credits
CIS 118 - Introduction to PC Applications 3 Credits
CIS 130 - Introduction to Internet 1 Credit
CIS 135 - Complete PC Word Processing 3 Credits
CIS 140 - Microsoft Outlook 1 Credit
CIS 145 - Complete PC Database 3 Credits
CIS 155 - PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel 3 Credits
CIS 161 - Presentation Graphics I: PowerPoint 1 Credit
CIS 167 - Desktop Publishing 3 Credits (Publisher)
CIS 202 - Automated Project Management: MS Project 3 Credits
CIS 220 - Fundamentals of UNIX 3 Credits (Linux)
CIS 232 - Unix Shell Programming 3 Credits (Linux)
CIS 240 - Database Design and Development 3 Credits
CIS 268 - Systems Analysis and Design I 3 Credits
CNG 124 - Networking I: Network+ 3 Credits
CNG 132 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 Credits
CNG 211 - Windows Configuration: (OS) 3 Credits **
CSC 116 - Logic and Program Design 3 Credits
CSC 119 - Introduction to Programming 3 Credits
CSC 154 - Visual Basic.net Programming 3 Credits
CSC 160 - Computer Science I (Language) 4 Credits (C++ or Java)
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 3 Credits
MAN 226 - Principles of Management 3 Credits
MAR 216 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
MAT 125 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 4 Credits

Note(s):

**CIS 128 Windows Complete is acceptable

Total: 18 Credit Hours

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 10 credit hours in the Major must be from CIS, CNG or CSC prefixes.
Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.
Information regarding occupations, completion rates, placement rates, program costs and median loan debt may be found at www.arapahoe.edu/departments-and-programs/gainful-employment-disclosure-information.