Computer and Information Systems

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Possible Employment Responsibilities: Operating computers, preparing programs for business use, identifying and correcting errors in programs, installing and using various software packages.

Possible Employment Positions: Various entry-level positions including Computer Clerk, Computer Programmer, Computer Operator, Computer Support Specialist, Technical and Applications Support Specialist

Possible Employment Locations: Business, government agencies, hospitals and private companies (i.e. banks and hospitals)

Program Duration: One year. Additional Prerequisite course(s) may be required depending on student’s prior training and education.

Prerequisites: ENGL 0301  or ENGL 0315  and ENGL 0320  or ENGL 0315 , MATH 0330 , PSYC 1100 , Program Entrance Test, and/or interview with the CIS/Business Coordinator.

• Students with computer and/or business skills or background may start the classes in the program before completing the Prerequisites with the permission of the CIS/Business Coordinator.
• Students who lack proficiency in sign communication may be required to enroll in SGNL 1301 , SGNL 1302 , or SGNL 2301  until proficiency is attained.
• Students lacking proficiency in keyboarding may be required to enroll in POFT 1127 .

Programs

• Computer and Information Sciences, Certificate Level I

• Computer Specialist Assistant, Marketable Skills Achievement Award

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