Computer Information Systems Certificate

Computer Information Systems - Certificate of Achievement

A Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information systems develops students’ abilities to conceptualize, design, and employ information systems. The core courses within this program provide students with a solid base of communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills. Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment within information technology (IT).

Extra-Curricular/Cocurricular Opportunities at ECC: At this time, there are no clubs or extracurricular activities available to students. Job shadow opportunities may be available through business advisory committee members.

Campus Offered	Credits Required
ECC-Union, ECC-Rolla	32

Concentration Information - Computer Information Systems

Certificate of Achievement (32 hours)

Fall Semester (16 hours)

COL 100 - Campus Orientation Hours: 0
COL 101 - Falcon Seminar Hours: 1
PSC CIVICS - Civics Achievement Exam Hours: 0 (recommended)
CIS 110 - Technical and Digital Literacy Hours: 3
CIS 121 - Foundations of Management Information Systems Hours: 3
CIS 133 - Help Desk Fundamentals Hours: 3
CIS 193 - Operating System (Microsoft) Hours: 3
CIS Pathway Elective Hours: 3 (see below)

Spring Semester (16 Hours)

COM 101 - Oral Communications Hours: 3 OR COM 110 Public Speaking Hours: 3
CIS 183 - Project Management Hours: 3
CIS 290 - Program Capstone-Computer Information System Hours: 1
CIS Pathway Elective Hours: 9 (see below)

Areas of Emphasis

Students must complete one of the following areas of emphasis plus one additional course from the Elective Options.

Computer Information Systems Certificate

Certificate of Achievement (32 hours)

Fall Semester (16 hours)

Spring Semester (16 Hours)

Areas of Emphasis

CIS Elective Options

Database Administration Emphasis

Technical Support Emphasis

Security Emphasis