Computer Information Systems - Associate of Technical Arts

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PGM Code – 514T

Program Description Our broad-based curriculum produces skilled people who can move into a wide range of high-tech Information Technology careers. Our base curriculum includes: in-depth use of MS Office Professional, software support, hardware support, database theory and design, programming using Visual Basic, web development, networking and a two-course sequence in systems analysis and design.

Entry Requirements Students entering Computer Information Systems (CIS) programs will need to contact Enrollment Services and take both the English and Math placement tests. Students should bring the results of these tests to their first advising appointment with a CIS adviser for proper placement into the program. In addition, some CIS certificates and degrees begin at an advanced level and are designed for students already in the IT field. Students entering these programs may complete a portfolio of prior learning by taking CIS 116 . The portfolio will be used to waive entry-level courses and place students in the appropriate advanced courses. Please see a CIS faculty adviser for more information.

The prerequisite for the required math course, CIS 114 Math and Problem Solving, is placement into MATH 080 . Students with ACCUPLACER scores below the required level should take the appropriate math prerequisites and plan their schedule accordingly.

Career Management Requirement Students obtaining ATA degrees are required to take at least one (1) credit of career management, which can be satisfied by taking either CIS 116 or CIS 280 .

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This ATA degree is awarded upon completing a minimum of 91 credits of Program Requirements and Electives as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third, whichever is less, of the required credits must have been received from Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses as well as a minimum grade point average of 2.8 within the program requirements.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement. CD classes appear in the class listings section of the quarterly schedule.

Students pursuing an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree must take at least five (5) credits of CD courses. Courses that satisfy the CD requirement address at least two of the three areas below:

Knowledge of culture and its influence on individuals and groups in our society
Awareness of attitudes and values regarding life in a multicultural society
Skills to recognize, analyze, and evaluate multicultural perspectives and issues

Students Are Advised To

plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
check plans with the appropriate faculty adviser, and
see the CIS website to determine when courses are generally offered.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

CWU Transfer This ATA degree transfers directly to Central Washington University’s Bachelors in Information Technology and Administrative Management on the Edmonds Community College campus. Students must complete specific requirements for English, math, and logic. For more information, visit CWU BAS-ITAM or contact the CWU adviser at linklett@cwu.edu.

Department Website
Computer Information Systems | www.edcc.edu/cis
CWU BAS-ITAM website | www.cwu.edu/~itam

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (minimum 20 credits)

Students who plan to transfer credits toward a Bachelor’s degree should take ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 and should consult with an adviser regarding the transfer Math requirements.

A. Communication Skills (10 credits)

Students who plan to transfer credits toward a Bachelor’s degree should take ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102 and should consult an adviser regarding the transfer Math requirement.

BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits OR
BSTEC 245 - Advanced Business Communications 5.0 Credits OR
CWU transfer students, choose from these three classes:
ENGL 100 - Introduction to College Writing 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL& 102 - Composition II Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
ENGR 231 - Introduction to Technical Writing 5.0 Credits

B. Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

CIS 114 - Math and Problem Solving 5.0 Credits OR
CWU transfer students, choose from these three courses. Consult a CIS adviser.
MATH& 107 - Mathematics in Society 5.0 Credits OR
MATH& 141 - Precalculus I 5.0 Credits OR
MATH 140 - Business Precalculus 5.0 Credits

C. Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

CIS 162 - PC Desktop Support 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education/Related Instruction Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Human Relations/Group Interaction: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

II. Program Requirements (51 credits)

CIS 100 - Introduction to Business Computing 5.0 Credits OR
BSTEC 130 - Computer Fundamentals 5.0 Credits
CIS 102 - Intermediate Business Computing 5.0 Credits
CIS 125 - Network Workstation 5.0 Credits
CIS 161 - A+ Hardware Support I 5.0 Credits
CIS 171 - Cisco Networking I 5.0 Credits
CIS 233 - Systems Analysis 5.0 Credits
CIS 234 - Systems Design and Development 5.0 Credits
CIS 250 - Database Theory and Design 5.0 Credits
CIS 253 - Application Development Tools 5.0 Credits
CS 115 - Introduction to Programming 5.0 Credits

Career Management (minimum 1 credit)

CIS 116 - IT Prior Learning Assessment 1.0 to 5.0 Credits
CIS 280 - Career Planning 1.0 Credits
(OR JOBDV 110 or JOBDV 130 may be substituted.)

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Demonstrate intermediate abilities in standard office productivity applications.
Demonstrate intermediate abilities in PC hardware and software support.
Demonstrate intermediate abilities in database technologies.
Implement and apply the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) methods and tools to a given business problem.
Develop and apply the basic knowledge and skills needed to use business computing, database, and networking concepts in business.
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

III. Program Electives (minimum 20 credits)

Select a minimum of 20 additional credits as approved by a CIS faculty adviser.

Recommended electives:
CIS 163 - A+ Hardware Support II 5.0 Credits
CIS 220 - Enterprise Architecture 5.0 Credits
CIS 241 - Web Development I 5.0 Credits
CIS 266 - Server Administration 5.0 Credits
CIS 274 - Introduction to Network Security 5.0 Credits
Or choose one (1) of those classes and also complete a three (3) quarter (15 credit) series of courses:
Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________
Course Taken - ______________________________

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12