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State Board Approval Date: |
July 2001 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2002 |
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Last Updated: |
03/14/2006 |
Computer
Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS | |
Standard Number:
CIM2-02-01 (Admission
Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are
implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist,
Diploma program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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 - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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: CIM2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma program.
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.
Provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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 - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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 - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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.
Standard Number: CIM2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of CIM2 and a CIP Code of 11.060102 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma program.
Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIM2 and CIP Code 11.060102 to the Diploma 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.
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: CIM2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIM2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CIM2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma
The Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as microcomputer specialists.
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