MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5201 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2011 Fall Last Admit Term: 2017 Fall Award: CCL Total Credits: 36-38 CIP Code: 11.0899	Primary College: Initiating College: South Mountain Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: Field of Interest: Not Found Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12) GPA: 2.50
SOC Code: 15-1132

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Information Technology: Computer Applications Specialist is designed to enhance the information technology skills gained through the Certificate in Information Technology, focusing on advanced Microsoft software skills - including application implementation, development, and operating systems - necessary for entry-level software technician support positions. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is also available.

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Required Courses

CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
CIS118DB Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
+ CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) OR
CNT140AA Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (any MST150++ module) 3

Credits: 21-22

Restricted Electives
CIS120AK Introduction to Digital Video Editing 1 CIS120DC Adobe Animate: Digital Animation 3 CIS120DF Adobe Photoshop Level I: Digital Imaging 3 CIS120DH Computer Graphics: Microsoft Visio 3 CIS121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1 CIS121AE Windows Operating System: Level I 1 CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3 + CIS138DA Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign 3 + BPC170 A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support 3 CIS126DL Linux Operating System 3 + CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I (3) OR + CIS162AD C#: Level I (3) OR + CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3 + CIS169 Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications 3 + CIS214DE Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II 3 + CIS217AM Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management 3 + CIS220DF Adobe Photoshop Level II 3 + CIS238DL Linux System Administration 3 + MST157DA Active Directory Windows Server Configuration 4	Credits: 15-16

General Electives
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Program Competencies
1. Describe common uses of computer information systems and fundamental computer concepts; use common microcomputer business software applications and perform basic programming techniques. (CIS105) 2. Organize a problem for solution with spreadsheet software. (CIS114DE) 3. Apply principles of effective worksheet and database layout in building a spreadsheet. (CIS114DE) 4. Sort a spreadsheet in a variety of ways. (CIS114DE) 5. Prepare and print graphs. (CIS114DE) 6. Use statistical spreadsheet features. (CIS114DE) 7. Create database files. (CIS117DM) 8. Add, delete and alter records within the database files. (CIS117DM) 9. Retrieve information for screen display and printing. (CIS117DM) 10. Present database records in various organized ways. (CIS117DM) 11. Investigate solutions for a variety of common data management problems. (CIS117DM) 12. Produce professional-quality presentation visuals with animation and sound. (CIS118DB) 13. Describe the benefits, uses, and problems associated with networks; identify the components of a network; and describe the protocols, hardware, and cabling types related to networks. (CIS190, CNT140AA) 14. Install/configure Windows and implement/configure administrative tools. (MST150++) 15. Describe in writing the marketing functions of promotion, selling, merchandising, distribution, producing goods, and producing services. (GBS151)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 26, 2011

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.