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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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 – 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.

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

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

10. 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

11. 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
rd place
2002 – 1st place

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