State Board Approval Date: 

April 5, 2007

Implementation Date:

Spring 08

Last Updated:

August 20, 2007

 Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CIE3-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CIE3-02-04

Program Numbering

CIE3-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CIE3-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CIE3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, 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 - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree program are: 

a.       Attainment of at least 16 years of age;

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

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

d.       completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements: 

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

b.       proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number: CIE3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, 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 - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, 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 - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree program are:

a.  attainment of at least 16 years of age;

b.  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

c.  completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, 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: CIE3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CIE3 and a CIP Code of 52.0208 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIE3 and CIP Code 52.0208 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: CIE3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, 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 CIE3 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 - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CIE3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree

Program Description

 

The Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce 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 Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce Associate of Applied Science degree and are qualified for employment as Internet specialists –E-Commerce.

Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D/
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

[P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

[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)

XXX xxxx 

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxxx 

Social/Behavioral Science Core Course

5

0

0

5

5

 

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

[P] Keyboarding skills

[C] CIS 106

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

[P] program admission

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course approved by advisor

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

[P] CIS 106 or advisor approval

4

4

0

8

6

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

[P] CIS 106 or advisor approval

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

CIS 2202

XHTML Fundamentals

[P] Program admission

4

3

0

7

5

CIS 2231

Design Methodology

[P] CIS 2202 and (CIS 1104 or CIS 1108)

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2281

Database Connectivity

[P] CIS 2202 and CIS 105 and (CIS 2261 or CIS 2211)

4

 4

0

8

6

CIS 2261

JavaScript Fundamentals

[P] (CIS 2202 or CIS 2201 or CIS 2200) and CIS 105

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 2291

Network Security

[P] CIS 1140 or CIS 2321

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2301

E-Commerce Concepts and Practices

[P] CIS 2202

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1105

E-Commerce Tools

[P] CIS 2301

[C] CIS 2301

3

2

0

5

4

CIS xxxx

Web Programming Course approved by advisor*

0+

0+

0+

4+

4

CIS xxxx

Advanced Web Programming Course approved by advisor**

0+

0+

0+

6+

6

Completion of one of the following language courses is required.

* Web Programming Course

CIS 1109

Introduction to Web Programming using VB .NET

[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1106

Introduction to Web Programming using C# .NET

[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1107

Introduction to Web Programming using Perl

[[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1110

Introduction to Web Programming using PHP

[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

CIS 1111

Introduction to Web Programming using Python

[P] CIS 105, CIS 2202

3

2

0

5

4

Completion of one of the following language courses is required.

** Advanced Web Programming Course

CIS 2106

Advanced Web Programming using C# .NET

[P] CIS 1106

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2107

Advanced Web Programming using Perl

[P] CIS 1107

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2109

Advanced Web Programming using VB .NET

[P] CIS 1109

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2111

Advanced Web Programming using Python

[P] CIS 1111

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2110

Advanced Web Programming using PHP

[P] CIS 1110

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1151

CIS Internship

[P] All non-elective courses

0

0

18

18

6

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

Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Credits Required for Graduation:

102 minimum quarter hours credits required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, 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 - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below.  Technical college may implement the Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to

 

First Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 106

Computer Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 190

Mathematical Modeling

5

0

0

5

5

OR

MAT 191

College Algebra

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

16

4

0

20

18

Second Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 105

Program Design and Development

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2231

Design Methodology

4

4

0

8

6

Minimum Required Hours:

13

8

0

21

17

Third Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

OR

CIS 2321

Introduction to LAN and WAN

(4)

(4)

(0)

(8)

(6)

CIS 2202

XHTML Fundamentals

4

3

0

7

5

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core Course

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 2261

JavaScript Fundamentals

3

2

0

5

4

Minimum Required Hours:

16

9

0

25

20

Fourth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2281

Database Connectivity

4

6 4

0

10 8

7 6

CIS 2291

Network Security

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 1105

E-Commerce Tools

3

2

0

5

4

Minimum Required Hours:

11

10

0

21

16

Fifth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

CIS 2301

E-Commerce Concepts and Practices

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Literature and Composition

5

0

0

5

5

OR

HUM 191

Introduction to Humanities

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

CIS xxxx

Web Programming Course

0+

0+

0+

4+

4

Minimum Required Hours:

9+

4+

0+

17+

15

Sixth Quarter

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D
Lab
Hours

P/
Lab/OBI
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

XXX xxxx

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

OR

SPC 191

Fundamentals of Speech

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

CIS xxxx

Advanced Web Programming Course

0+

0+

0+

6+

6

Minimum Required Hours:

10+

0+

0+

16+

16

 APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, Associate Degree

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Computers

Printers

 

 

Posted: 08/20/07