Advanced Certificate in Computer Information Systems … a career for the future

Student Learning Outcomes A student who graduates from the Division of Computer Information Systems should be able to possess the following: 1. Practical knowledge of various productivity software package 2. Practical knowledge of various programming languages 3. Knowledge of information systems development methods and techniques 4. Knowledge of data communications and local area networks 5. Knowledge of communication skills

Advanced Certificate in Computer Information Systems The Advanced Certificate is for the individual who desires: a planned program of advanced technical courses in a technical specialty Minimum requirement: a bachelor’s degree from any accredited college or university

Job Opportunities Computer User Liaison Programmers Business and Systems Analysts Computer Engineer Data Base Administrator Computer Support Specialist Web Master Assistant Network Manager

Employers Several area businesses have expressed an interest in their employees receiving a technical certificate Potlatch Georgia Pacific Price Lumber Co. Commercial Bank CNA Health Partners Entergy Sprint Drew Memorial Hospital Datatronics Tulane University FIS Global ACXIOM Wal-Mart Century Tel ArkSys Dillards UAMS JRMC Hewlett Packard Area School Districts

Employer Expectations Completion of the advanced certificate will enhance the following abilities: Listening skills Communication skills Team work Problem solving New technology adaptability Time management skills

Coursework Required Completion will require a minimum of three (3) semesters Certificate Requirements (24 hours) * CIS 1193 PC Hardware and Software Maintenance CIS 2203 Programming Logic & Design CIS 2223 Microcomputer Applications Choose one of the following: CIS 3243 Introduction to Java Programming CIS 3423 COBOL or CIS 3433 Intro to C# Programming CIS 3443 Object-Oriented Programming CIS 3453 World Wide Web Programming CIS 3523 Structured System Analysis & Design CIS 3103 Advanced Microcomputer Applications CIS 4623 Database Management Systems 6 additional hours – 3000-4000 level; for which the prerequisites have been met, excepting CIS 370V: CIS Practicum and CIS 460V: Interniship in CIS * Up to six hours of discipline-related courses may be transferred from the bachelor’s degree.

Innovative Training Dedicated instructional server LAN lab World-wide web lab Web development E-commerce Computer Network Security

Student Involvement CIS Club Our students are involved: Christmas food drive Community coat drive Relay for Life Computer workshop for elementary students Intramural athletics

Dedicated Faculty & Staff Administrative Support: Kathryn Jacobs Back row: Chair Brian Hairston, Lynn Harris, Ked Donham, and Jean Hendrix Front row: Terri Cossey, Lori Selby, and Angela Marsh

Arkansas Programming Contest 2015 – 1st & 2nd place 2014 – 1st & 3rd place 2012 – 1st & 2nd place 2011 – 1st & 2nd place 2010 – 1st & 2nd place 2009 – 1st & 2nd place 2008 – 1st place 2006 – 2nd & 3rd place 2005 – 3rd place 2003 - 3rd place 2002 – 1st place

Advanced Certificate in Computer Information Systems … a career for the future