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Program Description
Graduates of the Computer Information Systems are trained
to become highly qualified Microcomputer Specialists capable
of serving the computer needs of business and industry. Entry-level
positions include technical support, help desk, PC repair,
network support, network manager, network administrator, and
software specialist.
Length of Program
6 quarters
Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Age
16 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
Salary Range $20,000 to $25,000 annually.
Job Market
Graduates are eligible for employment for the areas of help
desk, PC repair technician, software specialist, and technical
support specialist.
Personal Traits Required
A person pursuing a Microcomputer Specialist Degree should
show initiative, be willing to continue education as technology
advances, be interested in computer application software,
be organized, have the ability to multi-task, display a professional
appearance, possess a strong work ethic, and have a desire
to work in the office environment.
Degree Curriculum-Microcomputer Specialist
| 1st Quarter |
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| Course |
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Title |
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Credit Hours |
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| ENG 191 |
|
Composition and Rhetoric I |
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5 |
| MAT 191 |
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College Algebra |
|
5 |
| XXX xxx |
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Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
|
5 |
| SCT 100 |
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Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
|
| ENG 193 |
|
Literature and Composition |
|
5 |
| XXX xxx |
|
General Core Course |
|
5 |
| SPC 191 |
|
Fundamentals of Speech |
|
5 |
| CIS 106 |
|
Computer Concepts |
|
5 |
| |
| 3rd Quarter |
|
| CIS 105 |
|
Program Design and Development |
|
5 |
| CIS 103 |
|
Operating System Concepts |
|
6 |
| CIS xxx |
|
Occupational Electives |
|
8 |
| |
|
|
|
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| 4th Quarter |
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| CIS 122 |
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Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance |
|
7 |
| CIS 127 |
|
Word Processing and Desktop Publishing |
|
6 |
| CIS 1140 |
|
Network Fundamentals |
|
6 |
| |
| 5th Quarter |
|
| CIS 2228 |
|
Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques |
|
6 |
| CIS xxx |
|
Language Elective |
|
7 |
| CIS xxx |
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Occupational Elective |
|
5 |
| |
|
|
|
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6th Quarter |
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| CIS 2229 |
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Advanced Database Techniques |
|
6 |
| CIS xxx |
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Occupational Electives |
|
10 |
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Total Hours Required |
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110 |
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