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State Board Approval
Date: |
July 2001 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2002 |
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Last Updated: |
09/17/09 |
Computer Information
Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma
Program Standard and Course
Guide
Table of Contents
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: CIM2-02-01
(Admission Requirements)
Standard Statement
Statewide admission requirements
are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer
Specialist, Diploma program.
Explanatory Comment
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.
Evaluative Criteria
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: CIM4-02-04 (Provisional
Admission Requirements)
Standard Statement
Statewide provisional admission
requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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 - 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.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Standard Number: CIM4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
Standard Statement
A Major Code of CIM4 and a
CIP Code of 11.0301 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma program.
Explanatory Comment
Assignment of a statewide
Major Code CIM4 and CIP Code 11.0301 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.
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: CIM4-03-03 (Program Consistency and
Sequence)
Standard Statement
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.
Explanatory Comment
Programs are assigned an
identical Major Code CIM4 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 -
Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma program is assigned a
Major Code of CIM4, and utilizes essential components designated for that
program number statewide. Program
components include, but are not limited to:
Program Title
Computer
Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma
Program Description
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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General Core Courses |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours 18 |
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Interpersonal Relations
and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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English [P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance
with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading
score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Business English [P] Program admission competency
levels or ENG 097 and RDG 097 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Technical Writing [P] ENG 101, ENG 098, or entrance English score
in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 098, or
entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score
levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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Business Communication [P] BUS 101, ENG 111 |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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Algebraic Concepts [P] MAT 098, or entrance arithmetic and algebra
scores in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Course Code |
Occupational Courses |
Class |
D. Lab |
P. Lab/ |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours 72 |
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Program Design and
Development [P] SCT 100 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Computer Concepts [P] None |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Microcomputer
Installation and Maintenance [P] SCT 100 & CIS
103, or CIS 261 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Advanced Word Processing
and Desktop Publishing Techniques [P] SCT 100 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Networking Fundamentals [P] CIS 106, SCT 100 or
advisor approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Advanced Spreadsheet
Techniques [P] SCT 100 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Advanced Database
Techniques [P] SCT 100 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating systems
course |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Language Elective (See note
below) *** |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Introduction to
Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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XXX xxx |
Specific Occupational
Guided Elective *** |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
15 |
***
Courses require advisor’s and/or instructor’s approval
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*** (Completion of one of the following language
courses is required.) |
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COBOL I |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Microcomputer Database
Programming |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to Visual BASIC
Programming |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to RPG Programming |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to Java Programming |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Introduction to C
Programming |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Intro to C++ Programming |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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SQL Programming |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Program Final Exit Point
Computer Information
Systems - Microcomputer Specialist Diploma
Credits Required for
Graduation
90 Minimum quarter hour credits required of graduation
Accreditation and Certification
The Computer Information
Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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).
General Information
Computer Information Systems -
Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
Suggested Course Sequence
The standard curriculum for
Computer
Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma 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 - Microcomputer Specialist; Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by
using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites
and/or corequisites.
First Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 103 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
4 |
0 |
20 |
18 |
Second Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 105 |
Program Design and
Development |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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CIS xxxx |
An operating systems
course |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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ENG 102 |
Technical Writing |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Total |
14 |
4 |
0 |
18 |
16 |
Third Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI ours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 122 |
Microcomputer
Installation and Maintenance |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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CIS 127 |
Advanced Word Processing
and Desktop Publishing Techniques |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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XXX xxxx |
Specific Occupational
Guided Elective |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Total |
13 |
10 |
0 |
23 |
18 |
Fourth
Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 2228 |
Advanced Spreadsheet
Techniques |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 2229 |
Advanced Database
Techniques |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS xxxx |
Language Elective |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Total |
12 |
14 |
0 |
26 |
19 |
Fifth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. Lab Hours |
P. Lab/ OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CIS 1140 |
Networking Fundamentals |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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XXX xxxx |
Specific Occupational
Guided Elective |
10 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations
and Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Total |
17 |
4 |
0 |
21 |
19 |
APPENDIX C
Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist, Diploma
Suggested Equipment List
Computer
Printers
Updated:
09/28/04; 09/17/09