Introduction
The Certificate in Information Systems program is designed to prepare students to manage computers, networks, and other complex information systems. In this program students will learn to design, build, and maintain critical information systems which serve the technology needs of today's businesses. The program covers network infrastructure design and support, physical and virtual security, and systems integration. Students will gain hands-on experience through individual and team-based projects.
Graduates are prepared for entry level positions such as systems analyst, network administrator, systems administrator, technical support, computer technician, and more.
Program Overview
Students participate in courses that are taught using active learning methods. Teaching techniques include lectures, class discussions, debates, student presentations, individual and group activities, creative assessments, various labs and assignments, and more. Additionally, students work individually and in teams on supervised projects in which they apply related concepts. The program is 3 quarters in length and requires a minimum of nine months to complete at half-time status.
Students completing the program online will be required to have access to the following equipment for the duration of the program:
A desktop or laptop computer with a minimum:
- Core i5 processor
- 4GB of memory
- 256GB hard drive
- Keyboard and mouse you are comfortable using for extended periods of time
- Monitor with 1920 x 1080 or greater resolution
- Running Windows 10 or Mac OS Sierra
- Streaming web camera
- Microphone and speaker system (preferably in a headset)
Access to a high speed internet connection with a minimum:
- 5mbps download
- 1mbps upload
- 100 Gigabyte data cap or higher
- Preferably a wired connection (DSL, Cable, or Fiber)
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Certificate in Information Systems (CIS) program are expected to be able to:
- Analyze business technology needs and develop supporting network infrastructure plans
- Administer networks and integrated systems implementing a variety of networking technologies and various operating systems
- Recognize the impact of business decisions and implications in software development.
- Utilize technical and non-technical expertise to problem solve and communicate in team-based, collaborative environments
Certificate in Information Systems Program Plan
Required Information Systems Courses (25 credits)
| BIT221 | Server Administration I: Windows Server | 4 credits |
| BIT224 | Server Administration II: Linux | 3 credits |
| BIT281 | Hardware Systems | 2 credits |
| BIT320 | Shell & Administrative Scripting | 2 credits |
| CSC105 | Using Modern Operating Systems | 2 credits |
| ITH215 | Networking I | 2 credits |
| ITH216 | Networking II | 4 credits |
| PRO221 | Server Administration I: Windows Server Project | 2 credits |
| PRO224 | Server Administration II Project | 2 credits |
| NEU200 | Career Readiness | 2 credits |