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Computer Information Systems Program (CIS)

 
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Computer Information Systems Program Details:

Areas of study in the Computer Information Systems Program include networking, operating systems, popular software and the Internet. The mission of the program is to provide technical instruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in the computer field. Computer technicians continue to be in demand as the business and industry communities increase their use of computers. 

Articulation  Agreement of TTC RODP Credit to TBR-RODP Community College:
Twenty-one hours will articulate from the Technology Centers to the community colleges.
RODP
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology (IT) degree.

Job Opportunities

For those who are well trained in the computer operations field, job opportunities exist in areas ranging from small business to financial institutions to large business (such as school systems, state and federal governments, etc.). Employment opportunities are best for those who have formal computer-related training and are familiar with a variety of operating systems. With technology changing every day, employers are looking for those who are adaptable, willing to learn, and have the latest up-to-date training .

Estimated Time to Complete: 18-20 months online

Estimated Average Salary in Tennessee: (TN Department of Employment Security) $12.86 per hour

Estimated Cost: $918.00 for 432 hours per trimester* This does not include texts, software or application fees. Subject to change.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CURRICULUM HOURS

On-Campus and On-Line - 3 Trimesters (1296 Hours)

First Trimester - PC Operator Certificate

  • Orientation and Safety - 6 hours
  • Keyboarding- 30 hours
  • Computer Concepts - 100 hours
  • Introduction to  Operating Systems - 100 hours
  • Word Processing/Communications - 108 hours
  • Presentation Software - 50 hours
  • Desktop Publishing - 38 hours
  • Technology Foundations - (Must be taken in the first trimester. There is no charge to the student for this course.)

    Total First Trimester - 432 hours

    Second Trimester - Information Processing Technician Certificate

  • Spreadsheets - 70 hours
  • Databases- 62 hours
  • E Programming (Java)- 100 hours
  • Advanced Operating Systems- 100 hours
  • Advanced Graphics - 100 hours

    Total Second Trimester - 432 hours

    Third Trimester - Computer Information Systems Diploma

  • Data Structure - 108 hours
  • Database Programming - 108 hours
  • Visual Basic - 96 hours
  • Web Page Design - 75 hours
  • Client and Server Computer Systems - 45 hours

    Total Third Trimester - 432 hours

     



  • The Computer Information Systems Program prepares students for the following certifications :

    IC 3 I-NET+ A+ Certification Network+ MOUS Certification

    Computer Information Systems Courses Offered Online *

    PC Operator Certificate

    ORI 0850 ORIENTATION and SAFETY

    CIT 1000 KEYBOARDING

    CIT 1210 TECH FOUNDATIONS FOR CIS

    CIT 1001 COMPUTER CONCEPTS

    CIT 1002 INTRODUCTION OPERATING SYSTEMS

    CIT 1004 WORD PROCESSING and COMMUNICATION

    CIT 1007 GRAPHICS PRESENTATIONS

    CIT 1008 DESKTOP PUBLISHING

    Information Processing Technician Certificate

    CIT 1005 SPREADSHEETS

    CIT 1006 DATABASES

    CIT 1010 ADVANCED GRAPHICS

    CIT 1003 ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEMS

    CIT 1012 E PROGRAMMING (JAVA)

    COMPUTER INFROMATION SYSTEMS DIPLOMA

    CIT 1018 WEBPAGE DESIGN

    CIT #### CLIENT SERVER SYSTEMS

    CIT 1020 DATABASE PROGRAMMING

    CIT 1016 DATA STRUCTURES

    CIT 1014 VISUAL BASIC

     

    Courses may be taken as part of the certificate or diploma program or as stand alone training opportunities. Twenty-one hours will articulate to the RODP -AAS-IT degree.

    Contact your local
    Tennessee Technology Center
    for further information.

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