State Board Approval Date:

July 2001

Implementation Date:

Fall 2001

Last Updated:

6/04/2002

 Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree

 Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CIP3-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CIP3-02-04

Program Numbering

CIP3-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CIP3-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CIP3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into an Associate Degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Associate Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree, program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program are: 

  1. attainment of at least 16 years of age;

  2. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

  3. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

  4. completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements: 

  1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

  2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: CIP3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program are:

  1. attainment of at least 16 years of age;

  2. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading,  language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

  3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: CIP3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CIP3 and a CIP Code of 11.0201 are applied to the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIP3 and CIP Code 11.0201 to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: CIP3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIP3 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CIP3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree

Program Description

 

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.  Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.  Program graduates receive a Computer Information System – Computer Programming Associate of Applied Technology degree and are qualified for employment as computer programmers.

 

Course Code

General Core Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

30

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric I

[P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 193

Composition and Rhetoric II

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

ENG 195

Technical Communications

[P] ENG 191 w/ C or better

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

[P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

 MAT 190 

Mathematical Modeling

[P] Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 42 or equivalent, or MAT 99/152 or 103 and Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 39 or equivalent

5

0

0

5

5

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

[P] Program admission level math achievement

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

AND

 XXX xxx 

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxx 

Social/Behavioral Science Core Course

5

0

0

5

5

Course Code

Occupational Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

72

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

[P] CIS 106

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

[P] SCT 100

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 112

Systems Analysis and Design

[P] CIS 105, programming language preferred

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 214

Database Management

[P] Advanced language with random file access

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

[P] CIS 106, SCT 100, or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

 CIS xxx 

Specific Occupational Guided Language Courses (Choose from list below) ***

(0) +

(0) +

(0) +

(0) +

35

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

Course Code

Elective Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

8

 XXX xxx 

Specific Occupational Guided Elective (See note below) ***

(0) +

(0) +

(0) +

(0) +

8

 

*** Specific Occupational Guided Language Courses

 (Mandatory 14 credit hours from the same language, is required.)

 

CIS 113

COBOL I

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 114

COBOL II

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 149

Advanced C++ Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 157

Intro to Visual BASIC Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 215

COBOL III

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 216

COBOL IV

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 250

Intro to RPG Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 251

Advanced RPG Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 252

Intro to Java Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 255

Introduction to C Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 256

Advanced C Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 280

Advanced Systems Projects

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 282

Intro to C++ Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2161

SQL Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2431

Advanced Java Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2421

Intermediate Java Programming

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2441

Advanced Programming Topics

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2570

Advanced Visual BASIC Programming

4

6

0

10

7

 

*** Courses require advisor’s and/or instructor’s approval

Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate of Applied Technology Degree

Credits Required for Graduation:

110 minimum quarter hours credits required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC) and must not conflict with the accreditation criteria established by COC and COE.

APPENDIX B

General Information

 

Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below.  Technical colleges may implement the Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, Associate Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric I

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxx

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

15

0

0

15

15

 

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

 

Total

10

8

0

18

14

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxx

Specific Occupational Guided Language Course

4

6

0

10

7

XXX xxx

Specific Occupational Guided Elective

(0) +

(0) +

(0) +

(0) +

4

 

Total

9 +

6 +

0 +

15 +

16

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxx

Specific Occupational Guided Language Course

4

6

0

10

7

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

13

10

0

23

18

 

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS xxx

Specific Occupational Guided Elective

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

4

CIS xxx

Specific Occupational Guided Language Course

4

6

0

10

7

XXX xxx

Social/Behavior Science Core Course

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

9+

6+

0+

15+

16

 

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 112

Systems Analysis and Design

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxx

Specific Occupational Guided Language Course

4

6

0

10

7

ENG 193

Composition and Rhetoric II

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

13

10

0

23

18

 

Seventh Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 214

Database Management

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxxx

Specific Occupational Guided Language Course

4

6

0

10

7

 

Total

8

10

0

18

13

 

APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems - Computer Programming, Associate Degree

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Computers

Printers

Updated: 09/27/04