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Program Description
Graduates of the Computer Information Systems are trained
to become highly qualified Networking 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
Six 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 $18,000 to $55,000 annually
Job Market
Graduates are eligible for employment for the areas of PC
repair, network support, network manager, network administrator,
and software specialist.
Personal Traits Required
A person pursuing a Microcomputer Specialist diploma 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.
Curriculum
| Course |
|
Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
| 1st Quarter |
 |
| CIS 106 |
|
Computer Concepts |
|
5 |
| MAT 103 |
|
Algebraic Concepts |
|
5 |
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
|
| CIS 105 |
|
Program Design and Development |
|
5 |
| CIS xxxx |
|
An operating systems course |
|
6 |
| CIS 1140 |
|
Networking Fundamentals |
|
6 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 3rd Quarter |
|
| CIS 122 |
|
Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance |
|
7 |
| CIS xxxx |
|
Specialty Course |
|
6 |
| EMP 100 |
|
Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development
|
|
3 |
| |
| 4th Quarter |
|
| CIS xxxx |
|
Networking Elective |
|
3 |
| CIS xxxx |
|
Specialty Course |
|
6 |
| ENG 111 |
|
Business English (or ENG 101) |
|
5 |
| |
| 5th Quarter |
|
| CIS xxxx |
|
Networking Elective |
|
6 |
| CIS xxxx |
|
Specialty Course |
|
6 |
| ENG 112 |
|
Business Communication |
|
5 |
| |
| 6th Quarter |
|
| CIS xxxx |
|
Specialty Course |
|
6 |
| CIS xxxx |
|
Language Elective |
|
7 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total Hours Required |
|
90 |
| |
|
|
|
|
Specialty
Courses |
|
| Cisco Networking Specialty
Courses |
|
| CIS 2321 |
|
Introduction to LAN and WAN |
|
6 |
| CIS 2322 |
|
Introduction to WANs and Routing |
|
6 |
| CIS 276 |
|
Advanced Routers and Switches |
|
6 |
| CIS 277 |
|
WAN Design |
|
6 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Cisco CCNP Networking Specialty
Courses |
|
| CIS 2501 |
|
Scalable Cisco Network |
|
6 |
| CIS 2502 |
|
Cisco Remote Access |
|
6 |
| CIS 2503 |
|
Cisco Multi-layer Switch |
|
6 |
| CIS 2504 |
|
CIT- Support 6 |
|
6 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 Networking
Specialty Courses |
|
| CIS 2149 |
|
Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional |
|
6 |
| CIS 2150 |
|
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server |
|
6 |
| CIS 2153 |
|
Implementing. MS Windows Networking Infrastructure |
|
6 |
| CIS 2154 |
|
Implementing MS Windows Networking Directory Svc |
|
6 |
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