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Courses and Programs Details
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Computer Information Systems: Career Associate
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The CIS degree allows for specialization as a Computer Support Specialist or Database Analyst. Students complete 22 credits in general education plus program-specific requirements and electives, and additional credits in the area of concentration. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor upon entering the program, and again to assist in scheduling higher-level courses. Students entering the CIS program are expected to be competent in the skills included in CIS 105 (Introduction to Software for Business, see College Catalog). Students who believe they have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office are encouraged to contact a program coordinator or full-time faculty member for permission to waive this prerequisite. Students must earn grades of C or higher in all computer-related courses (CAD, CIS, CNT, CPS, GIS, or WEB). The complete Computer Support Specialist concentration is available only at the Harrisburg and Lancaster campuses. The complete Database Analyst concentration is available only at the Harrisburg campus. Most of the courses are available at the Lebanon, Gettysburg, and Virtual campuses, and other off-campus locations.
This program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Prorgams.
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| Graduates from the CIS Computer Support Specialist degree concentration find employment as computer operators, technicians, and technical-support specialists. These jobs can include performing equipment related activities, converting system design into computer language, installing and suppoting personal computer equipment and software, troubleshooting client and/or server problems, and determining procedural and software solutions. Graduates from the CIS Database Analyst degree concentration find employment as database analysts and data modelers. They use data modeling techniques and tolls to analyze, tune, and specify data usage within an application area. Students graduating with a degree are prepared to assume positions involving management and supervision. |
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
- Use professionally developed computer software
- Adapt to changing computer software and hardware environments
- Understand local area networks (LANs), data communications, and multi-user systems
- Troubleshoot and install computer software and hardware
- Configure computer information systems
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of web and Internet usage
- Write and speak effectively
- Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences
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