CIS 116 - IT Prior Learning Assessment

1.0 to 5.0 Credits
Students will either create an exit portfolio for their ATA requirement or an entrance portfolio for placement into upper level CIS programs. Class can also be used to challenge or waive program requirements. Registration by entry code only; obtain code from instructor. Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the role of skill standards within the IT industry.
Demonstrate achieved skills standards as learned in industry.
Create an entrance portfolio which demonstrates their degree of mastery of skills for proper placement into upper-level CIS programs.
For course challenges, demonstrate achieved skill sets in CIS objectives for a given course (at 75 percent or better).
For exit from CIS ATA degrees, create an exit portfolio, which features a resume and examples of work from previous courses.