18 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0125
This certificate is designed to develop an individual’s basic computer skills and Internet knowledge to manage a computer system. This certificate can be completed in one semester.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| CIS 103 | Computer Software and Concepts | 4 |
| CIS 116 | Introduction to the MS-Windows Operating System | 2 |
| CIS 203 | Managing Information Systems | 3 |
| CAB 135 | Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
| CAB 140 | Database Application Using Access | 3 |
| CIS or CAB electives (except CIS 101, CAB 110) | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic concepts and terminology related to computer technology.
- Identify which software program should be used to produce a document electronically.
- Apply the computer concepts and skills learned to solve business problems.
Computers User Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Computers User Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| CIS 103 | Computer Software and Concepts | 4 |
| CIS 116 | Introduction to the MS-Windows Operating System | 2 |
| CIS 203 | Managing Information Systems | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CAB 135 | Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | 2 |
| CAB 140 | Database Application Using Access | 3 |
| Select four credit hours of CIS of CAB electives: | 4 | |
| Word Processing Using Word | ||
| Presentation Software Using PowerPoint | ||
| Advanced Word Processing and Publishing | ||
| Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel | ||
| Linux Operating System | ||
| Web Page Development | ||
| Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming | ||
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence and selection of courses. This certificate can be completed in one semester. Full-time students should contact the program coordinator to discuss a full-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.