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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 - 5 Trimesters (2160 Hours)

First Trimester - PC Operator Certificate

  • Orientation and Safety - 6 hours
  • Technology Foundations (Keyboarding – if needed) - 66 hours
  • Computer Concepts - 126 hours
  • Introduction to  Operating Systems - 126 hours
  • Word Processing/Communications - 108 hours

    Total First Trimester - 432 hours

    Second Trimester - Information Processing Technician Certificate

  • Spreadsheets - 108 hours
  • Presentation Software - 108 hours
  • Desktop Publishing - 108 hours
  • Databases - 108 hours

    Total Second Trimester - 432 hours

    Third Trimester - Web Design Application Certificate

  • E-Programming (Intro to Java) - 108 hours
  • Advanced Graphics - 124 hours
  • Web Page Design - 100 hours
  • Client and Server Computer Systems (Advanced OS) - 100 hours

    Total Third Trimester - 432 hours

    Fourth Trimester - Hardware Specialist Certificate

  • Basic Computer Hardware Theory - 144 hours
  • Basic Troubleshooting Theory - 144 hours
  • Introduction to Networking - 144 hours

    Total Fourth Trimester - 432 hours

    Completion of all four trimesters - Computer Information Systems Diploma

    Fifth Trimester (optional) - Basic Programming Certificate

  • Database Programming - 144 hours
  • Visual BASIC - 144 hours
  • Data Structures - 144 hours

    Total Fourth Trimester - 432 hours

    Total Program Hours - 2160



    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

    CIS 1000 KEYBOARDING (if needed)

    CIS 1210 TECH FOUNDATIONS FOR CIS

    CIS 1001 COMPUTER CONCEPTS

    CIS 1002 BASIC OPERATING SYSTEMS

    CIS 1004 WORD PROCESSING and COMMUNICATION

    Information Processing Technician Certificate

    CIS 1005 SPREADSHEETS

    CIS 1006 DATABASES

    CIS 1007 GRAPHICS PRESENTATIONS

    CIS 1008 DESKTOP PUBLISHING

    Web Design Application Certificate

    CIS 1010 ADVANCED GRAPHICS

    CIS 1012 INTRODUCTION TO JAVA I

    CIS 1018 WEBPAGE DESIGN

    CIS 1003 ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEMS

    Basic Programming Certificate

    CIS 1020 DATABASE PROGRAMMING

    CIS 1014 VISUAL BASIC

    Hardware Specialist Certificate (coming soon)

    CIS #### BASIC COMPUTER HARDWARE THEORY (coming soon)

    CIS #### BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING THEORY (coming soon)

    CIS #### INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING (coming soon)

    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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