State Board Approval Date: 

July 2001

Implementation Date:

Fall 2002

Last Updated:

06/24/02

 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: 

  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 - Internet Specialist - E-Commerce, 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: 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:

  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 - 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 Technology degree and are qualified for employment as Internet specialists –E-Commerce.

 Course Code

General Core Course Name

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 Core Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 242

TCP/IP

[P] CIS 140

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

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

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2191

Internet Business Fundamentals

[P] CIS 2241

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 2201

HTML Fundamentals

[P] Provisional admission

2

3

0

5

3

CIS 2241

Internet Systems Management

[P] CIS 140, CIS 2191

5

0

0

5

5

CIS 2281

Database Connectivity

[P] CIS 2191

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2291

Network Security

[P] CIS 2241

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2301

E-Commerce Concepts and Practices

[P] CIS 2241

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2311

E-Commerce Strategy and Solutions

[P] CIS 2241

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

CIS xxxx

Specific Occupational Guided Electives (See Note below) ***

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

6

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

 

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

Program Final Exit Point

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

Credits Required for Graduation:

106 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

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

ENG 191

Composition and Rhetoric I

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 191

College Algebra

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

 

Total

16

4

0

20

18

 

Second 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 2191

Internet Business Fundamentals

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

An operating systems course

4

4

0

8

6

 

Total

14

4

0

18

16

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI ours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 1140

Networking Fundamentals

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2201

HTML Fundamentals

2

3

0

5

3

CIS 2241

Internet Systems Management

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxx

Social/Behavioral Science Core Course

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

16

7

0

23

19

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 242

TCP/IP

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2281

Database Connectivity

4

6

0

10

7

CIS 2291

Network Security

4

4

0

8

6

 
Total

12

16

0

28

20

 

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

CIS 2301

E-Commerce Concepts and Practices

4

4

0

8

6

CIS 2311

E-Commerce Strategy and Solutions

4

4

0

8

6

ENG 193

Composition and Rhetoric II

5

0

0

5

5

 

Total

13

8

0

21

17

 

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

XXX xxx

General Core Elective

5

0

0

5

5

ENG 195

Technical Communications

5

0

0

5

5

CIS xxxx

Specific Occupational Guided Electives

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

6

 

Total

10+

0+

0+

10+

16

 

APPENDIX C

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

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Computers

Printers

 

Updated: 09/26/04